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  1. 04-11-2012, 12:52 PM #1
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    Beads Afire!

    I have been practicing turning beads with a Drozda style spindle gouge. I have become fairly good at turning larger beads (1/2" to 3/8") so once I turned this Box Elder exterior to become a HF I decided to turn 1/4" beads. I found out quickly that turning small beads is more challenging than turning larger beads. I have a ways to go.

    HF is 12"x7" with approx. 1/16" wall from bottom of bead to inside wall. I wanted to do something different for the top. I had these "sticks" that I have tried on several other turning. I turned the top to mimic the form, dyed to match the red of the Box Elder, and used the sticks which kinda match the color and form of the beads.

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  3. 04-11-2012, 1:12 PM #2
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    Dick, if you "have a ways to go" one wouldn't know it by looking at this piece!! Very well done, nice form, and I like the finial/knob application. Nice work, and you didn't even have to resort to the burn barrel!
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  4. 04-11-2012, 1:22 PM #3
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    This came out very nice, and I also like the finial/knob you did on this. Can't imagine getting much better than what I see for this beading!
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    If you have a ways to go...a lot of us are jacked!!! You did great Dick...super form and details!! Big high 5!
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    Nice bead work Dick. I can't believe how nice you got your beads without a beading tool! The piece works very well with the Box Elder and I like the dyed knob to match. I am not too fond of the "twigs" and don't think this piece needs them, but to each their own. Nice piece.
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    Very nice form! Interesting knob/top to the piece.... works well!
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  8. 04-11-2012, 5:07 PM #7
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    Nothing not to like about that one. I like the beads.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Scott Hackler View Post
    Nice bead work Dick. I can't believe how nice you got your beads without a beading tool! The piece works very well with the Box Elder and I like the dyed knob to match. I am not too fond of the "twigs" and don't think this piece needs them, but to each their own. Nice piece.
    Very nice Dick, very consistent on the beads especially without a beading tool, love the colors and the shape but I have to go along with Scott on the finial twigs.
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  10. 04-11-2012, 11:38 PM #9
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    Very nice Dick! The beading looks great, especially since they were done without a beading tool.
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    Looks great, Dick! Great job on the beading and I really like how everything works so well together!
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    Dick,

    That is a really neat piece and a lot of work.

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    That is a very nice HF, great color and shape.
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    looks super dick. I'm unsure about the sticks, but the colorful lid lifter is great
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  15. 04-12-2012, 7:44 AM #14
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    Dick very cool piece. You did good on the color matching, really enhances it. The beading just took it to a higher level. Well done!
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  16. 04-12-2012, 12:54 PM #15
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    Dick, you must be confused, this piece looks amazing. Beautiful form, excellent selection of wood and absolutely beautiful bead work. Well done sir.
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