1st pot turned..

[Michael James]

This is my 1st vessel and I went ahead and put some tung oil, and sealed it later with shellac before it had a chance to dry... just to see what it might look like "finished". I made it about a month ago, from a chunk of cottonwood my neighbor donated. Pens arent much of a challenge anymore and I dont want to sit at the flea market on my weekends, knowing the kit importers, and pen suppliers are the ones making the $$.
So, Im just gonna make myself at home here and put my newbie stuff on the line. I can handle constructive criticism when offered in the right spirit. So practice and feed back are my new buddies.
Again I want to thank everybody that responded to my quad cities request, introductions, etc. Special thanks to Joe, who called me tonight and I will get to meet next month. And thank you to those that made private offers / donations, I respect your anonymous - ness:) (I am educated way beyond my intelligence, so sometimes I just make up words..bear with me)

This is my lil cracked pot. I also realize y'all are into nice photos...one thing at a time. These are off my phone at my office. Next ones, I will work on the photography.

[Frank Van Atta]

A very nice shape. Is it hollow or just a bud vase?

[John Keeton]

Very nice form, Michael. It appears to be under 4" tall - correct? Nice work!

[David E Keller]

Nothing wrong with the shape... If it's entirely hollow, you've got a gift! Nicely done.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Really a nice looking pot. Do you have a glass insert in it? I bought some and put them in those types of small pots and they sell pretty well.

[Jeff Luedloff]

very cool turning, i like the shape. i have not yet turned any cotton wood but now after seeing yours i might have to..great job

[John Hart]

What a cool little pot!! You should re-take the pic when you have a chance...I bet it has some nice features that we can't see here. :);)

[Rob Cunningham]

That's a cool little pot. I like the shape.

[Michael James]

Its not hollow as Im waiting on a hollowing tool I bought from Jeff. ( Jeff, Im Jones'n here.. hint hint) Thats how I ended up here. The glass tube insert is a great idea I did not know about those. I like the mature support everywhere at least in this forum. So thanks for being here, putting your stuff up and taking the time to help us beginners.
mj

[Andrew Kertesz]

You can get the glass tubes everywhere. Make sure your wood is dry before inserting the tube, if the form shrinks it will not come out. DAMHIKT!!