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Old 08-31-2009, 8:59 AM
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another maple vase.

Here is a vase I got off the other side of the tree from the curly maple vase I posted last week. It doesn't have any curl to speak of, but still has some nice stuff going on in it. It is 12" high by around 9" in dia. finished with deft. The photo is one of the first I've taken in my new photo tent I just got. The tent is 36" x 36" and should work well when I figure out where to place the lights.
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Old 08-31-2009, 9:05 AM
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Great looking vase, there's a lot going on in that piece of wood. Beautiful form and finish. Looks like the photo tent is working out well. What are you using for a backdrop?
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Old 08-31-2009, 10:35 AM
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Jack,
Elegant to say the least. great photo too.

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Old 08-31-2009, 10:41 AM
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Jack,

Fabulous form on your turning, beautiful wood and a great photograph. Impressive! Tell us a bit more about your tent and camera, please.

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Old 08-31-2009, 10:43 AM
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That is beautiful!! I love the shape, the wood and the finish. Very lovely!
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Old 08-31-2009, 10:47 AM
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Great looking vase Jack! Beautiful wood!

Photos can be a lot more challenging than turning! You already know that lighting is hard to adjust so that you illuminate the subject without adding all sorts of glare spots. Just experiment a little and you will find a happy medium. Also, remember that shadows can be your friend as they help to create a 3D effect by offering a sense of depth.

Nice work - both the turning and the photo!
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Old 08-31-2009, 10:55 AM
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Thumbs up busy maple...

Another Wow Jack,
That busy maple is an eyefull!
I like your form too...

Thanks for the peek,
Walt

ps I have not seen deft in Canada... May I ask... What is it?
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some stuff going on??? This is a very impressive piece, nicely done, the form and finish look great.
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Walt - this is just one of the vendors that carry this finish: http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/200...ss--Quart.aspx
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Lightbulb race to the finish...

um...
Ok, so Deft is a brand of lacquer available in spray can or brush on, in
a few different gloss options.
Thanks, I get it now,
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ps I have never seen Deft brand anything in Canada
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Thanks everyone. Here is the tent I just got. My old tent was just two small. I use two clamp type lights I got at lowes. I put day lite light bulbs in them. The second site is where I bought the day lite bulbs. The tent comes with 4 back drops to use.
Walt,
I like the satin spray for my finial coat of finish. It doesn't run as bad and I can buff it to the gloss I want. I use a brush for the first few coats to fill the wood and then sand well before spraying any finish.
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Jack,

Once again, as always, WOW, WOW, WOW.
You did it again, You are an inspiration. Thanks for posting. Keep up the great work.

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Old 08-31-2009, 9:23 PM
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That is sweet.

Great wood. Beautiful form.

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Old 08-31-2009, 9:58 PM
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Looks almost like marble. It is beautiful. The wood and the form are awesome.
I like it better then the curly 1.
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Old 08-31-2009, 9:59 PM
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Jack that is a beauty. Really like the form and wood. Picture looks great.
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