Flying Rib Vase

[John Beaver]

Walnut and Zebrawood Flying Rib Vase,

7.5" x 5" Lacquer Finish

I feel pretty good about the construction techniques on these. Still trying different forms.

[Rick Markham]

Wow, very cool John! I really like it, especially the inside.

[Doug W Swanson]

Now that is nice! Great choice of woods!

Are you able to give away any of your 'trade secrets' on making something like this?!

[charlie knighton]

very nice, John, reminds me of the flying buttretrus of medival churches and Hokies basketball colesium

[David E Keller]

Nice work, John! I don't care for this form as much as some of your others, but it's beautifully crafted as always. I really appreciate you willingness to try new things, and I'm looking forward to seeing what you do next.

[Toney Robertson]

Very unique.

I really like the wood combination.

[Scott Hackler]

Very cool John. While very visually inpressive on its own, I have to be honest and tell you that I thought to myself how I would love to get my hands on a piece like this and pierce the fins all the way around!! Maybe we should do a colaboration piece someday!! :)

Great work, as always.

[Alan Trout]

John, That is a pretty dang cool piece. Well done.

Alan

[John Keeton]

John, even with this new direction, your work is instantly recognizable! Very nice piece - beautiful wood combo, and a very clean look. I am so glad you are doing well with this venture. Along with your substantial talent and artistry, your humbleness and open personality will carry you far!

[Baxter Smith]

Very nice John. The workmanship and wood combo/colors are great together!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Really cool John. Interesting piece for sure.

[Jeff Fagen]

"How do they do that"?

[Michael James]

Both amazing and beautiful, not necessarily in that order!:)
mj

[Tim Thiebaut]

That is very nice, I would love to be a fly on the wall in your shop for a weekend or 2...

[John Beaver]

Thank you all for the kind comments.

Charlie: I definitely had flying buttresses in mind when I started playing with this. Glad you caught that.

Scott: Funny you should mention piercing, as I have drawn this with cut-outs but liked the continuous grain of the zebrawood. A collaboration might be fun.

John K: I really appreciate the kind comments and encouragement.