Apple hollow form

[mike fuson]

Not my kind of form but its what the wood would allow. Measures 6 wide x 5 1/2 high. Sealcoat finish. Charcoal and epoxy in the cracks.
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/MikeFuson/hollow%20forms/applesidetwo.jpg
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[Mike Minto]

mike, nice form - i really enjoy turnings that reflect pottery, particularly of what most folks call the 'desert southwest' style. i have my own share of cracks to deal with, too - you did well, i think. mike

[Jim Becker]

Really outstanding work, Mike.

[Dave Halter]

Nice job on keeping that together. The form looks good and I like how you filled the cracks.

[Eugene Wigley]

Mike, that's amazing. The black epoxy really accents this piece. I like the form and color. Thanks for taking time to post it.

[Bernie Weishapl]

That is a beauty Mike. I like the form.

[Greg Bender]

Mike,
I really like the form and the way you used the cracks to your advantage.Did you finish the piece and then epoxy the cracks?I had a hard time when I tried it the first time,the colored filler left smudge marks around the bowl when I tried to bring everything smooth .I will have to try charcoal the next time.
Greg

[Brian McInturff]

That's a nice one Mike. I like the form. Apple is one of my favorite woods to look at also. The wood just says "warmth". Great finish too.

[mike fuson]

Mike,
I really like the form and the way you used the cracks to your advantage.Did you finish the piece and then epoxy the cracks?I had a hard time when I tried it the first time,the colored filler left smudge marks around the bowl when I tried to bring everything smooth .I will have to try charcoal the next time.
Greg

Greg, the best way that I found to do it is 80 grit the piece first and then fill the cracks. When dried then 80 grit again and then go through the grits.

[Richard Madison]

Mike,
Looks like you have made it "your" kind of form. Love the shape and excellent charcoal/epoxy work. Thanks for showing it.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Mike - really like the form! Has a very organic feel to it and as Mike Minto stated - a southwest look as well! I like the contrast of the filled cracks and the color of the wood. Very nice work - great photos also!

[John Fricke]

Mike,
Did you use any sealer on the wood prior to applying the epoxy/charcoal?
I was wondering if this would keep it out of the pores when sanding?

[alex carey]

This is a great one, the charcoal works really well, nice choice.

[John W Dixon]

Wow, I think I can say that is my type of form. I love this! Love how you filled the cracks and made them add to the overall piece. Great job!

John

[Rick Prosser]

I like the form, and you did great with the piece - the charcoal/epoxy is so perfect it almost looks like it was drawn with a marker. For some reason, the black seems to much contrast to me. Maybe it is just the photo, but the cracks really jump out. I still love the piece, but the black cracks...hmmm, maybe it will grow on me:rolleyes:.

[mike fuson]

Mike,
Did you use any sealer on the wood prior to applying the epoxy/charcoal?
I was wondering if this would keep it out of the pores when sanding?

No, I sanded the epoxy off with the lathe turned off. Then blow it off and sand with the lathe on.

[Jim Kountz]

Beautiful Mike, really a nice job!!

[Steve Frederick]

Charcoal?? Like briquettes? Artists charcoal?
Did you just grind it up?
I really like the way you dealt with the cracks!

[mike fuson]

Charcoal?? Like briquettes? Artists charcoal?
Did you just grind it up?
I really like the way you dealt with the cracks!

It is the charcoal that goes in a grill, beat up into a poxder.

[Ben Gastfriend]

I like the charcoal idea. Sounds better than coffee grounds for a really dark black. The filled cracks add alot to the piece.

[Chris Rae]

Great job, I love that piece! Wonderful shape and I really like what you did with the cracks. Beautiful!