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Figured Maple Challenge Piece

Figured Maple, turned end grain (what a pain that was!). Approx. 5 1/4" dia. x 1 1/2" tall. Since I was shy on the diameter I added some extra enhancements:

Pitted Rim with dremel (round bit)
ebony burned lines
the pitted area is colored with black gesso
the ring in the center area is dyed with Red chestnut spirit stain

Antique oil finish, sanded to 800, buffed and briwax.

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Chris Wright

Registered: November 2004
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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Date: Mon June 20, 2005
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Comments

Philip Peak

Go a little overboard on the enhancements did we Smile

? Looks good though.

#1 Mon June 20, 2005 7:39am

turnenman

Very nice Chris Smile

#2 Mon June 20, 2005 11:52am

nappen

Beautiful as allways.

#3 Mon June 20, 2005 2:17pm

Rev. Doug Miller

Rev. Doug Miller

I curious about the dremel round bit. Did you lay it out or did you just go around the diameter one row at a time or what?

The piece is beautiful. I really like the simple shape of it. For what ever reason I have a hard time turning this style piece. My teaching was to turn thin, with lift. I know its a mental thing, but I just can't seem to get past it. I like the look. Think about turning them often. Just can't make myself do it. Thanks for sharing it with us.

#4 Mon June 20, 2005 3:11pm

Gil

Fine looking bowl Chris. The rim enhancements compliment each other and look nice too.

#5 Mon June 20, 2005 3:37pm

Chris Wright

Thanks guys. It was fun to make.
Phil - I wanted to see how many I could get into one piece before it became "too much". I think it worked out.
Rev - I just eyeballed it one row at a time. As for the type of bowl, this was my first one of these. I have always wanted to try, but like you couldn't bring myself to do it. After doing one though, I plan to do more. The feel and look it pretty cool and the rim gives you so many options. Funny thing is, Gary and I turned pretty much the same type of bowl! You should really give it a try.

#6 Mon June 20, 2005 4:05pm

Gil

You say "ebony burned lines", what difference does it make what the lines a burned with? (They would still be black, yes?) The reason I am asking is because I read where someone used a piece of colored wood to friction rub a colored band on a wooden hat. I tried to do the same on my C&T #3 piece by using a piece of Purpleheart to friction rub the purple line, and absolutely nothing happened (so I used the "purple" Sharpie marker).

#7 Mon June 20, 2005 11:04pm

Chris Wright

Hey Gil, the denser the wood the better. You literally need to have the speed up and the scrap pressed in to get it to burn in. Purpleheart is probably too soft and the texture probably doesn't allow enough surface area to create the friction it needs to burn. I have tried padauk which started as a red "stain" more than a burn but with more pressure it did apply a reddish/brown burn. I think with the cowboy hats, they are turned green, so the green wood may absorb the color better than dry would. Just a guess though.

#8 Tue June 21, 2005 12:31am

Gil

Thanks Chris, I will try it some more.

#9 Tue June 21, 2005 1:02am

cfuller

Another beautiful example of your work Chris. One of the things I've noticed in the pieces I've gotten from you and this one also is your work has a very 'modern' look to it. I'm not much of an art critic but I like how your work always has a non traditional shape, texture, color or something to it.

#10 Tue June 21, 2005 2:23am

Chris Wright

Thanks Curt, I do have an affinity for more modern shapes and such. Only problem is not everyone else does. Thanks for the compliments.

#11 Tue June 21, 2005 2:32am

Gary Ljostad

Chris, I receaved your bowl today. All I can say is fantastic. Form and finish are first rate, and the texturizing just blows me away. I'm going to have to try that. The photo does not do it justice. Thanks Gary.

#12 Thu June 30, 2005 11:09pm

Chris Wright

Thanks Gary, glad you like it. Smile

Although it takes a bit of time, I think the surface treatment is worth it, you should definitely try it, I'll be playing with your idea for sure. Wink

#13 Fri July 1, 2005 12:21am