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OK, with all the winged bowls and platters posted lately, I had to give one a shot. 18" Maple burl with the bowl dyed with Cherry Amber dye. Gel poly finish then buffed. I've had a tough time with the pic. When I resize it, the bowl part gets blurry, so I'm going to try linking it.
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Very nice Travis. I like the color of the dye and the finish looks great.
What gel poly finish are you using? How fast does it dry?
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Travis,
that piece looks fantastic! How do you keep such a clean edge when you are using dye?
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INCREDIBLE! What a nice piece!
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Really nice Travis, you weren't happy with just a winged bowl, now you bumped up the standard for the rest of us little guys.
That is one beautiful turning Travis and as noted above the dye really sets off the inside and brings life to the burl. Simply beautiful.
Dick
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I have to agree with Dick...How are we to find true happiness if you keep raising the bar??Seriously....A stunning piece Travis. I love the colors and the turning overall. Beautiful
~john
"There's nothing wrong with Quiet" ` Jeremiah Johnson
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Thats Awesome Travis
Love the dye job, you done Great! This one has a lot going on with it, the natural edge with all the curves, juts, coves, inclusions just sets it off even more. This one should do great at the show!
Have Chainsaw- Will Travel
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Travis.....
What a nice piece. I'm being pushed closer to the edge by the day
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Bob...You're too funny....As you are falling endlessly into the abyss, you're screaming, "I'm almost over the edge! I'm almost over the edge!!"Originally Posted by Bob Noles
Travis.....
What a nice piece. I'm being pushed closer to the edge by the day
~john
"There's nothing wrong with Quiet" ` Jeremiah Johnson
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Thanks everyone. Loy, I got the gel poly from Packards. The directions on the can say to recoat in 4-6 hours. I gave it a couple days before buffing. The dye was applied in a couple light coats, verrrrryy carefully coming up to the rim from the bottom with a small wad of old t-shirt.
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Oh you just gave it the old college try huh? I think we got a ringer here folks.
Very nice work. Superb execution.
John
I could cry for the time I've wasted, but thats a waste of time and tears.
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Beautiful piece of turning, Travis! Once again, you humble me.
Hey Bob! That edge is getting closer and closer. Just over there!Travis..... What a nice piece. I'm being pushed closer to the edge by the day
Only the Blue Roads
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That's just beautiful Travis. I really like what you did with the dye.
Ernie
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Wonderful piece Travis! I have yet to turn my first piece of burl anything, much less a winged beauty like that!
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Very impressive turning Travis, and nicely shown as well.
Bill.>>>>>>>>>>>>
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