Christmas scent in the air...

[Brian Brown]

These potpourri pots were made for my mother, mil and grandmother. The first and third are made of Box Elder Burl, salvaged from the landfill. The second, for my mother is made from apricot that was grown in my parents backyard. The tops came from CS. C&C welcome.
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[Greg Just]

the Brown production line sure has been busy. I have never seen box elder like that. Beautiful.

[Jon McElwain]

Man, I always love seeing that box elder burl - stunning grain! Love the form on those, but the first one is my favorite. Sure glad you saved that from the landfill!

How was the apricot to turn?

[BILL DONAHUE]

Wow! That's some spectacular looking wood! What is the size and what kind of finish did you use?

[Bernie Weishapl]

Really nice Brian. Beautiful wood.

[David E Keller]

Great work on all three!

[Baxter Smith]

Great shapes on all three and the wood is exceptional!

[Brian Effinger]

Beautiful forms, Brian. I'm sure the ladies loved them.

[Scott Hackler]

Nice. I love the look of the box elder burl!

[Bill Bolen]

Gorgeous pieces Brian! Love that burl...the eyes sure jump out. I had no idea Apricot could be so close to Cherry color wise,
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[Brian Brown]

The 2 box elder pieces are about 4.5 " tall, and 6.5" wide. The Apricot is about 3.5" tall, and 5" wide. The finish on the apricot is Minwax tung oil finish buffed, and the BEB pieces are tung oil finish with lacquer on top, and buffed.

[Brian Brown]

How was the apricot to turn?

Hard as lava rock, but it actually turned nice. Hollowing was very slow with the Hunter swan neck. Polished very nice!

[Jim Burr]

Those are beautiful Brian!! I love making pots and the shape will be stolen...uhhh...used!!

[James Hamilton]

Very beautiful!

[Steve Schlumpf]

Wow - each of those have great form and exceptional wood! I am sure they each loved their gifts! Nice work!