Madrone Brothers Finished

[Hayes Rutherford]

Previously I had posted a group picture of some madrone forms that were turned green and I had stopped baby sitting the drying process. Here are four of the eight with a single coat of WOP. The rounded pumpkin looking one has one coat of DO. I may end up rubbing a little more WOP on, very sparingly, and will post the results if I get to that point. I would like to see a little more glow but not a gloss shine. C&C welcome and thanks for looking.

[David Gilbert]

I really like how these forms moved when they dried out. The first one looks as if it was a sack of marbles. You might consider using Minwax Antique Oil as a finish. This will give a bit of a shine.

Do you have any photos of these just after they came off of your lathe? The before and after photos would be fascinating.

Thanks,
David

[bob edwards]

These are just great! I too like the sack of marbles.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Man! I love these! Each has it's own personality! I can see them on display in an art gallery! Yup! Folks are going to love them!

[Dale Miner]

The beads really showcase the movement and add another layer of interest.

Looks like the chidren did OK without babysitting.

[Scott Hackler]

Those turned out awesome. I love the clay pot effect. I would lean towards a oil only type of finish. Either tung or Blo. That would bring out the character of the wood without a shine. Very neat. Makes me want to order some Madrone!

[John Hart]

I love the names!!! Jon, Jer, Jac, and Jake. Too cool :)

I love 'em all....but I gotta get on the bandwagon that Jon is my favorite. The figure in that one is awesome. Nice job, Hayes!

[Ron Stadler]

I myself like the second one the best, but they are all cool. They really do have that ancient pottery look to them.

[Jim Burr]

Those are the best Hayes!! Little personality pots. Maybe some Formbys tung oil finish, low gloss to pop that grain and keep the shine to a minimum. Really nice shapes!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Really nice Hayes. I like how they warped and produced a lot of personality.

[David E Keller]

These are great, Hayes! These are easily some of the most appealing pieces I've seen in a long time. I'd consider a coat of renaissance wax... People are gonna want to put their hands all over these!

[philip labre]

These turned out awesome, Hayes!!! The care taken in drying really paid off.

[Baxter Smith]

Really nice Hayes. Must be fun to touch them. I turned thin one little cherry burl dish about a year ago. Had some wonderful texture after drying until I finished it with several coats of lacquer. It looked ok but it just wasn't the same. Should have used AO to have a slight gloss without losing the touch.

[Dan Forman]

Pretty darned cool. Maybe you should call them "Madrone Elders" instead? :)

[Michelle Rich]

like #2 & 3 very rugged looking

[James Combs]

I like them all but man that last one if it had a leather thong interwoven through the neck could pass for an ancient leather coin purse.

[Curt Fuller]

I love how they turned out!