Ash vase with natural piercing

[Bill Bolen]

This Ash vase was pierced by natures artist's...Bugs. I kept turning this thing down trying to get out of the bug damage and nearly turned it away. I was going to pitch it but changed my mind. This thing is a nice gauge for wall thickness without having to cut it in half! 8" X 6 3/4" with two coats of wipe on poly. I don't think I will even try and buff this. I kinda think it would end up thrown against the wall...Bill

[alex carey]

I love it, great shape and cool grain. I personally like the holes.

alex

[Bernie Weishapl]

Glad you didn't pitch it. That is a beauty and the bug holes just add to it.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Excellent vase William! Love all the character and think your finish looks perfect as is! Glad to see you were able to finish it - in one piece! Just never know how much wood the bugs leave you when you turn pieces like this! Very nice work! Congrats on a great looking vase!

[Jeff Nicol]

William, Nice look and love the bug holes!! Great finish too!

Jeff

[Don Carter]

Bill:
Great looking vase. You don't need to do anything more. Glad you didn't chunk it.

All the best.

Don

[David Christopher]

Great looking vase, glad you didnt pitch it

[Randy Hoch]

This is great. Is it just me or have others seen ash with these colors? All my ash looks non-descript compared to this. Also, it looks like it's already been buffed! Isn't it great that these things get resurrected from the ash heap?? (Makes me think of the mythological Phoenix)
This kind of thing really appeals to me. Thanks for sharing - keep em coming!

Randy

[Curt Fuller]

Nothing like a little help from the bugs! That's a nice one!

[Jim Kountz]

Now whos the really artist here Bill, you or the bugs!! ;-)
I vote for both of you!! Really nice job on this one glad you didnt throw it away!!

[Ron Bontz]

Well if you are going to pitch it. Pitch it in the mail to my house with lots of padding. I'll put it in my case. I'll even fess up to who done it. Maybe:D

[George Conklin]

A beautiful piece, indeed!
A classic form which you nailed the curves perfectly. The rim suites this piece just right. The bug holes are the icing in this cake.
Thanks for sharing. Your work is inspirational.