Fall Trees

[Larry Marley]

Here is my latest turning,
Fall Trees, Lacewood, Curly Maple, Walnut, Cherry, Poplar, (Leaves are Brass, Copper, Bronze). 6" w by 9.25" h.

[Brian Kent]

I can't even bring myself to ask. "How'd you do that?"
Awesome.

[Ray Bell]

Larry, that is outstanding. Can I ask how you apply the leafs. Are they inlaid, or glued t0o the surface? Thanks

[Ryan Baker]

Do you turn it with the leaves in place? Seems like those would cause a bump when turning past them ... if not ripping them right out. Maybe you inlay them afterwards. It's an amazing piece either way.

[Larry Marley]

I turned and applied a shellac finish prior to doing the inlay to prevent glue bleed.
I made a saddle to hold the turning and used a router base attachment for my dremel tool.
I started the leaf recess just under 1/8" deep with a 1/16" down cut spiral bit and then switched to a 1/32" bit to shape the leaf and add the stem.
the inlay is powdered metal poured into the recess and set it with thin CA. I filed the excess metal away.

[Dave Carey]

Beautiful selection of woods to "paint" your scene. Can we expect a video on your web site? Cheers

[Larry Marley]

Beautiful selection of woods to "paint" your scene. Can we expect a video on your web site? Cheers

No video for this piece. I am working on my 2013 Christmas ornament vid now. will be posted by Thanksgiving.

[Ken Glass]

Larry,
Those are spectacular. Also congratulations on the WOW cover as well. It was well deserved.

[Dan Forman]

Very nice, one of the most imaginative pieces I have seen.

Dan