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I had this piece of maple burl sitting on a shelf for about 3 years before I decided what to do with it (usually I turn interesting wood as soon as I get it). The base is walnut, finish is Wipe On Poly. It is about 10 inches in diameter. Comments and critiques welcome.
Last edited by Dennis Ford; 12-24-2014 at 7:46 PM. Reason: Added picture of top
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Dennis - this is a beautiful piece and deserving of multiple images! PLEASE post some showing more of the top of this!
Steve
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Please don’t let that happen!
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Thanks Steve, I had a picture of the top but had forgot about it.
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Mediocre is assured.
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Lovely piece, and something different. Nice wood, too.
"Never try to teach a pig to sing. It wastes your time and annoys the pig." Robert Heinlein
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Wow.. That bowl makes me want to never post a picture here again.. Its amazing..
Member
Awesome Dennis, you did a great job on one fine piece of burl.
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What a beautiful piece. You sure did that burl justice. I might try one like that sometime.
Thank you,
Rich Aldrich
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Well I'm glad to see you finally sacrificing that super burl. I was afraid termites would get it first. You did it justice and then some--how about some help on a nice soft piece of red mallee burl soon. Really nice original piece.
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What a fabulous way to interpret that natural edge.
You nailed a lovely flowing energy in the way you handled the body of the burl too.
No easy trick, that.
Delightful, really.
Member
Remarkable, very unique.
Well done!
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Lovely and aptly named too. You did it proud!
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well done, very nice
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It looks like a waterfall coming off a fountain. I keep waiting to see water on the table below it. It even looks like the water is moving in a still picture. Really very cool.
faust
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Excellent piece, I love the way you make the wood look like it's dripping off the pedestal. Also your form displays the wonderfully figured wood to maximum effect. Very nice and well done.
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