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  1. 12-30-2012, 2:32 PM #1
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    First NIP

    I picked up a couple pieces of Norfolk Island Pine at the Virginia Woodturners Symposium this year and this is my first attempt. Couldn't go for the classic star figure as the branches weren't all in the same plane so ended up with this vase form. It is 8" wide by 6" tall and 1/8-3/16 thick. Soaked it in 50:50 BLO and mineral spirits for 24 hours in and 24 out for about 2 weeks. There are a few areas of translucence but not much due to the heavy spalting, though that did yield some pretty dramatic figure. C+C appreciated as always.

    2nd piece was turned much thinner and was able to get the star pattern. It is in the finishing process and will be posted soon.

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  3. 12-30-2012, 2:37 PM #2
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    I've always liked the looks of NIP, though never turned any myself, and again here just a beautiful piece you turned from NIP, thanks for showing this piece of eye candy
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    Really like this. Wow!
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    WOW says it all. Just wonderful!!!

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    Just stunning!
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  7. 12-30-2012, 3:52 PM #6
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    Very pretty! Love the shape and the wood is beautiful!
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    Wow!! No dye, coloring or anything? Great chunk of wood and a sweet form Bob!
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  9. 12-30-2012, 4:06 PM #8
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    Your thin walled turning skills look really good but the dyes look amazing.
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  10. 12-30-2012, 4:19 PM #9
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  11. 12-30-2012, 5:24 PM #10
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    Thanks all for the kind comments. Faust, I only wish I could dye wood like that. It is all natural spalting.
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  12. 12-30-2012, 5:39 PM #11
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    Fantastic piece Bob! The wood is spectacular and the form is great too. Did the soaking make it a lot darker, or was it pretty dark to begin with. It really looks nice.
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  13. 12-30-2012, 5:40 PM #12
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    Bob - beautiful work! Love the form, the variety of colors and the translucence! Was well worth the extra effort!

    Also - congrats on getting today's WOW cover honors! Very well deserved!!
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  14. 12-30-2012, 5:48 PM #13
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    Top Shelf, Bob. Beautiful.
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  15. 12-30-2012, 7:33 PM #14
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    Gorgeous piece Bob. Make sure you bring that to a DAMP meeting when you can make it.
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  16. 12-30-2012, 7:44 PM #15
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    That is a looker Bob! Nice form and one has to love that color variation! Your finish technique set it off for sure! +1 on Tony's comment to bring it to a DAMP meeting..........I want to hold this one!
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