Ikebana

[BILL DONAHUE]

This is the simplest woodturning I've done since pen turning but after getting the faceplate stuck for several days it became a major pain. Thought I'd try an ikebana after seeing them sell at a local art show faster than any other type of woodturning. Don't know what type of wood it is. It had a crack so it had to be turned down from 10" to 7". It's a bit odd, but a simple thing like this really impresses the women.

[Keith Burns]

Bill, I like this. Great wood and the form looks great.

[alex carey]

Nice form. The grain patter is cool. You can see the closest part to the camera is lighter, makes it really standout.

[Dewey Torres]

Nice work. Thanks for sharing.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Bill may be simple but sure is beautiful. Very nicely done.

[David Christopher]

Bill, thats very nice....I like it

[Steve Schlumpf]

Pretty wood - nice arrangement!

[Dean Thomas]

Striking piece, sir!

[Jarrod McGehee]

Nice piece Bill. It looks good and I'm sure that would sell quick

[Roger Wilson]

Nice arrangements. The Japanese arts have the best sense of line and form. It's one of the things that makes woodturning so appealing. Simple but elegant shapes and line.

Couple of questions. Is the turning a hollow form or is there just a hole to insert the center piece into. Is the center piece the florists foam they use to stick stems into or are there special Ikebana centers ?

[lynn smith]

nicely done

[BILL DONAHUE]

Thanks to all for the comments.

Roger, I originally intended to hollow it then decided against it so it would handle a tall arrangement without tipping over. The center is called a "flower arranger" and was ordered from Craft Supplies. A forstner bit made it easy to install.