It's a lamp, a box, or ???????? Critique Please.

[Ron Bontz]

Well not exactly a work of art but a work in progress. I am calling it a "mushroom with an attitude". I really don't know what it is. Some day I might actually try drawing one before turning it. Seems to be rather relaxing at times. (Depending on the number of catches) I took a break from a small entertainment center I was working on. It is obviously not finished. More sanding needed and touch ups. Comments welcome. Spalted and figured oak with walnut. Walnut dust/ shavings mixed with epoxy for inlays. About 1/4" thick walls. Have a good day.

[David E Keller]

I like it. Looks like a great place to hide a candle. Very pretty wood combo.

[Richard Madison]

Elevated lidded box? If you don't know what it is, it must be art.

[Baxter Smith]

Hershey kisses holder? Like the spalted oak. Unique!

[John Keeton]

Not enough color for Tiffany - Oakany???:D Love the spalted oak - some really nice stuff going on there.

[Allen Neighbors]

Unique, to say the least!! I like it. Does look sorta like a lamp... Nice work using the dust and glue for the inlays! I think it's a keeper!!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Very different but I sure do like it Ron. Great looking wood.

[Leo Van Der Loo]

Funky :D :D :D

[Ron Bontz]

Hershey's Kisses is a great idea! Thanks Baxter.:)

[kevin loftus]

Looks like a lidded Chalice to me Ron,
well done.:)

[Tim Browne]

Clever little piece, nicely done. I'd call it a lamp-dish or, as kevin said, a lidded chalice.

[Wayne Bower]

That is way cool. Very well done whatever it is. :rolleyes:

[Steve Schlumpf]

Ron - interesting concept! How tall is it?

Would make for a great center piece or covered candy dish! Nice combination of woods, colors and finish! Will be interesting to see where you take this form!

[Ron Bontz]

Steve, I'll have to measure it when I get home tomorrow. I had intended on making the walnut section shorter but got carried away with the whole piece. Whatever was between centers.:)

[Ron Bontz]

Sorry for the lack of information. The over all height is approx. 13" and the dia. of the box is approx. 6". The walnut section is taller than what I had wanted. I used that for practicing technique. I didn't have a thick enough piece for the base, hence the spalted figured oak base. Best wishes to all.:)