SW Pottery? Naw, it's wood

[Jim Adkins]

I green-turned this piece in 02', it immediately cracked so it was relagated to the "burn pile". I kicked this piece around for a year, finally decided to make something of it cause I liked the shape. CA glue & Bondo did the trick but necessated it be painted. I used artist Arcrylic paints & this is how it finished up. It is of Acoma heritage, 9.5"D. x 5.5" H. painted red on the interior as the Acomas most often do with their pottery. Comments/Critiques welcomed.

[bob svoboda]

That's a great save, Jim. Beautiful work.

[charlie knighton]

very nice, the ancient ones might take a lesson from your turning

[Richard Madden]

Wonderful piece, Jim. And to think it was going to be burned!! I'd call it a great save. Do you normally turn vessels like this green and thin, or turn twice drying in between? I look forward to meeting you and seeing your work up close.

[John Keeton]

Jim, it sure would have been a shame to have not attempted a save of this piece! I love the form, the collar, and, of course, the painting! Very, very nice!

[Doug W Swanson]

That's a great save! Great artwork, too!

[Steve Schlumpf]

WOW! This is an excellent example of Southwestern pottery! Love the form and am very impressed with your artistry! Thanks for sharing!

[Ron Stadler]

Beautiful work Jim, the painting is superb along with the turning, great save for sure.

[Jim Adkins]

richard....I did try to turn this piece one time & thin but something happened to cause the crack. I now turn all pcs twice with alcohol soak & drying between turnings. Thanks, & come down & lets talk shop.

[Jim Adkins]

Hey guys, I appreciate all the kind words. Hopefully I can get back on the Tutorial shortly, I needed to get the Gallery off my back with more product, but soon I'll be back.
Thanks again to all.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Really a beautiful piece. Glad you didn't chuck it in the burn pile.

[Harry Robinette]

Jim
Very nice recovery from burn pile to beautiful in what a couple days.Thanks for showing, that sometime paint ain't a curse to use.Very nice work.
Harry

[David E Keller]

Very nice, Jim. Bondo, huh? I'd have never thought to use Bondo.