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    Sons request

    This little piece was requested by my oldest son. His best friend went to the beach a few weeks ago, and brought back a bunch of shells.Don't everyone that's not from there? Well he asked me if i'd made her a HF and incorporate one of these shells as the finial. As this was his favorite shell this is the one i used. This piece of elm i had sitting on the shelf dry just waiting to be finished, so i did. Not real sure if i like it, but he does so i guess that's what counts. thanks and as always C&C more than welcome.002 [800x600].JPG003 [800x600].JPG005 [800x600].JPG007 [800x600].JPG

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    Nice work pop!!! What's the lid made from? Great form...as always, and the shell was a sweet idea!.
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  3. Nice gesture Steve................
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    The shell makes a great "topper" for this sweet form. Terrific idea. Curious about the collar. Made from...?
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    That's a very nice form, Steve and the finial works fine (especially if the reciever likes it). Yeah, what's the collar made of.

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    The finial is interesting, the HF form is very nice.
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    Thanks guys. The collar is just a piece of holly i had laying around. It is just painted using some white and a touch of black acrylic. Tried getting it to blend in with the shell.

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    Great work Dad. Really a nice piece.
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    Beautiful form and the shell is quite unique. I see other possibilities using shells now too. An excellent idea.
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    Turned out great, I'm sure your son will enjoy it. I once had a thought of casting a shell in clear resin and turning a finial out of it, with the shell being contained in the bulb of the piece. Something unique that might sit well in a beach condo. I'll have to put that on my turning bucket list now that you've reminded me.

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