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Beech, 10" diameter. Pyro. Unfinished. Still needs design on the bottom and a maker's mark.

I turned this with the idea of putting the pyro on in Cynthia Gibson's pyrography class, but didn't get the chance to do it at the time. Good fun though! Y'know, fire, smoke, good food, good friends, turning, and art!

The repeating pattern was inspired by a carved plate I saw in a carving book I bought in the past year (I'll give reference to it when I figure out which one). I'd like to refine my own pattern a bit and do some more of these. This is a lotta work though. My respect for Cynthia Gibson grew by leaps and bounds as I did this evenings and lunch hours. Her fine control and delicate lines are amazing!

Suggestion on how to finish this, design for the bottom, and whether to continue the pyro down to the bottom of the v-groove welcome.

Also, looking for name suggestions.