View Full Version : Maple Burl Bowl W/Pedestal.....
Wally Dickerman
07-05-2009, 7:36 PM
This small piece is turned from a burl scrap. It's 4 inches in dia.
The bowl is turned with very thin walls which I think called for a slender pedestal to give the piece a fragile look. At first I thought that it might be too thin, but after looking at it a bit, I like it. Friends have given mixed opinions. Getting finials and pedestals just right to fit the piece can be a touchy thing.
What do you think?
Wally
alex carey
07-05-2009, 7:48 PM
I think the finial works perfectly, nice job.
Bernie Weishapl
07-05-2009, 7:52 PM
Wally that is a very well done piece. I really like it.
Steve Schlumpf
07-05-2009, 8:33 PM
Absolutely beautiful Wally! The piece does indeed come across as Fragile! I also like the natural edge on the goblet. The jagged edge contrasts nicely with the smooth outside of the goblet. Very nice work! Thank you for sharing!
Wayne Leach
07-05-2009, 8:55 PM
Very nice work Wally. I think the proportion is good and the finial/stem fits the piece.
Regards,
Wayne
David Walser
07-05-2009, 9:57 PM
Wally,
It's another winner. I think the weight of the pedestal compliments the bowl very nicely. I like how you preserved the natural edge of the burl. The natural edge, in contrast with the refined, delicate lines of the bowl and pedestal, give the piece a magical quality. It's the kind of thing you'd expect to find in the castle of a fairy princess, where she'd use it and a jewel encrusted golden spoon to eat her daily helping of ice cream before going to bed.
Very well done.
Curt Fuller
07-05-2009, 10:42 PM
I'd say you have the touch when it comes to touchy things! That's a beauty!
Ted Evans
07-05-2009, 10:57 PM
Beautiful! I cannot imagine anyone not liking it, change friends.
David Christopher
07-05-2009, 11:02 PM
Very nice....looks like it should be in a gallery
Wally Dickerman
07-05-2009, 11:24 PM
Wally,
It's another winner. I think the weight of the pedestal compliments the bowl very nicely. I like how you preserved the natural edge of the burl. The natural edge, in contrast with the refined, delicate lines of the bowl and pedestal, give the piece a magical quality. It's the kind of thing you'd expect to find in the castle of a fairy princess, where she'd use it and a jewel encrusted golden spoon to eat her daily helping of ice cream before going to bed.
Very well done.
Geez David, I like your Sunday night fantasy...Fairy princess? She'd better stick with the spoon and not put her ruby lips on that natural edge.
Wally
Chris Rae
07-06-2009, 1:34 AM
Gorgeous piece! I don't know a lot yet but my eye tells me that is a very lovely piece. Well balanced and delicate. I love it!
Jeff Nicol
07-06-2009, 6:13 AM
Wally, The burl gives it a look as if it is growing out from the pedestal, very nice color and contrast from burl to base! You have a good one again!
Jeff
steven carter
07-06-2009, 10:25 AM
Wally,
If you are getting mixed reviews, I'm not sure what some of the people are looking at, but for my money it is dead on B E A utiful.
Steve
Wally Dickerman
07-06-2009, 11:45 AM
It seems that everybody agrees that the pedestal works for this piece.
Wally
Brian McInturff
07-06-2009, 9:45 PM
Looks good Wally. How thin is it?
Wally Dickerman
07-07-2009, 12:10 PM
Looks good Wally. How thin is it?
It's about 1/16th in. or perhaps a little less.
Wally
George Morris
07-07-2009, 9:56 PM
Looks good very nice form and the pedestal is great! G
mike fuson
07-07-2009, 11:09 PM
Top notch Walley.
Jarrod McGehee
07-08-2009, 1:21 AM
that looks really cool Wally, I like the gentle look it gives.
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