Russian Olive HF

[Curt Fuller]

This Russian Olive blank was cracked really bad. But I love the wood so I decided to try and save it by filling the cracks. I used black epoxy mixed with copper shavings on the big cracks, just epoxy on the smaller ones. The blank had a big divot in the top so I just started hollowing and let the opening follow the shape of the divot. It has an egg shape overall. It's 7 x 5.5 inches. Antique Oil but not buffed yet.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Really nice save Curt. Love the wood, form and finish. That came out nice.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Curt.....pleasing form and finish. I like the wood for all of its character. Gorgeous piece!

[Jeff Hamilton Jr.]

Interesting . . . verrrry interesting.

[John Keeton]

Curt, another nice "rustic" piece!! That Russian Olive does well in your hands, and you have done some nice pieces from it. I think I mentioned before that it apparently is not invasive in our area, but is all around KY. I will keep my eye open for some!

[Steve Schlumpf]

Curt - another beauty! Great color and when combined with the growth rings - reminds me of Tigers-eye gemstones! Very pretty!

[Tim Thiebaut]

This piece is very nice Curt, the shape in a way reminds me of a Geode you would find broken open.

[Tim Rinehart]

Sweet HF Curt. I like it!

[bob svoboda]

All I can think of is 'Silk purse from a sow's ear' Very nice, Curt!

[steven carter]

This one is a beauty Curt!

[Ron Stadler]

Good save, but where's the hatchling?:)

[Jon Nuckles]

Like that a lot! Nice work.

[David E Keller]

Very cool, Curt. The grain in that stuff is fantastic. I'm not sure about the metallic flakes in the epoxy, but I'll have to study it a bit more. The natural 'divot' is great, and I find these pieces deceptively hard to hollow... It looks like a cavernous opening when at rest, but the effective working opening is considerably less when rotating. I love the shape of this one. Thanks for sharing.

[Marc Himes]

Very nice piece, Curt and well worth the effort. The wood is beautiful, the form interesting and I like the copper.


Marc Himes

[Mark Hubl]

Turned out well. I would have had a hard time pitchin that wood also.