Rounds 4, 5, 6 & 7

[Michael Armstrong]

I've been working slowly at building up my inventory of pet urns. I decided to try something different with the tops of some by casting and turning them from PR. I thought the metallics created some interesting patterns.

The first urn is spalted maple with a rosewood top. This top was originally going to have a taller finial but then a design opportunity arose:mad:. (5"h x 6.25"d)(67 cubic inches)
Urn two is spalted maple with a silver PR top. (5"h x 5"d)(43 cubic inches)
Urn three is figured maple with a silver and antique copper swirl PR top. (4.5"h x 4"d)(19 cubic inches)
Finally urn four is white ash with an antique copper PR top. (5.5"h x 4.75"d)(55 cubic inches)

I haven't determined the capacities yet but will add that to the post once I have.

Thanks for looking.
Michael

[David E Keller]

Nicely done, Michael. I may be old fashioned, but I'm kinda partial to the wood tops. I love the forms on the first and third pieces and the spalting on those first two pieces. Good stuff... I hope they sell well for you.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Really nice Michael. I really like the form of #1 and #3 but all are well done.

[Jim Burr]

Very well done Michael! Cool idea with the PR, really unlimited opportunities!

[Steve Schlumpf]

Nice variety of forms and I do like your custom tops! Should be big sellers for you!

[Richard Madden]

Nice job on all. Are the lids threaded?

[Baxter Smith]

Nice work Michael! A variety of woods and shapes that will please someone!

[Michael Armstrong]

Thanks everyone! I appreciate your comments. The tops are all threaded. It's funny how some days the threading goes really easily and other days it doesn't. The male threads were fine but I went through probably nine inserts trying to get the female threads to work.

Michael

[Michelle Rich]

when folks lose their best friends they like something lovely to put their ashes in. these are very nice. I hope you do well with them. Luv #1 #2 and #4 is very contemporary in an interesting way. I can see it in a very modern house.

[John Hart]

I like them all. I've never cared for the subject much...but I do love the woodturnings that come from it. These are a fine example.

[Michael Armstrong]

Thanks Michelle.

John - I known what you mean about the subject but it has challenged me to learn hollowing and to try different approaches to shapes, materials etc.

Michael