Cherry Burl/ feather hollow

[Tim Chase]

These taller forms aren't as easy as one would think.
7"H x 3" D 1 1/4" opening
Other than a smaller opening waht do you think?
Comments and critiques welcome.
Thanks Tim233364233366

[Steve Schlumpf]

Tim - I think you did a great job on the elongated form! Very difficult to create that without a flat spot! You did good! The wood is amazing and the finish really brings it all to life! You should be real happy with this one!! Nice work!

[Jenny Trice]

Beautiful form, beautiful wood, maybe a dark wood collar would compensate for the larger opeining?

[Bernie Weishapl]

Really nice piece and I like the form. Finish is nice.

[Baxter Smith]

Nice curve, nice wood, nice finish. The collar sounds like a good suggestion to try.

[Michelle Rich]

I think it's quite nice as is..this way you can put a tall glass inside & use as a vase.

[Prashun Patel]

Beautiful. The mouth size is fine, IMHO.
This is way better than I can do, so I offer this muse/critique with humility:

On the next, maybe try not tucking the bottom? I don't think this form needs it.

My first thought was that my eye wanted the lower curve to begin higher/closer to the shoulder, but looking at it now, I think that actually may have made the form topheavy. I like the curve as is.

[Jim Burr]

Great job on keeping the sweeping curve all the way up, or down, Tim!!! Normally a smaller opening would be kosher, but in this case I really think the larger opening works well...dry flowers or another type of arrangement would be great! Finish really lights the candle....so to speak!

[Scott Lux]

I'm with the majority on this, the opening is fine. It's a great piece, well done.

[Ed Morgano]

Tim,
That's a nice form. I would prefer a smaller opening but as others have said, it works well on this piece.

[Bob Bergstrom]

Tim, great job. I would like to see some long stem flowers in it. The feather would really enhance the length of the flowers. Beautiful form and the hole makes it a usable item. Thanks for the look and keep them coming

[Tim Chase]

Thanks to all who replied. Some interesting responses that are much apreciated. Many indicate the opening being a bit larger is fine I will be working to get it reduced from 1 1/4" down to just over 3/4" it will probably take me getting the 5/8" bar to go with the Carter hollower we'll see. I have completed another form similar but taller and a bit more gradual curve. I did also tuck the bottom and really do like the affect. I hope to make a small collar as the form has a little bit of spalting and a black collar could be a nice touch so collar # 1 is on the mental drawing board as we speak. Pics before collar soon!
Tim