carved vase

[neil mackay]

This small vase has been on going for about a month, more procrastination than difficult. :) Its supposed to be Redgum :confused: it came with a bunch of other bits and pieces. All I can figure is that its most likely a Eucalypt of some sort and seeing we have over 300 species its anybodies guess.

6.5"x4.5" finished with DO and a light buffing

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[John Keeton]

Whatever it is, it certainly lent itself to a nice carved vase! Given the size, the carving is very impressive - good detail.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Very nice carving work Neil! Sure is some pretty wood!

[Roger Chandler]

Nice job on the carving Neil............that one is pretty!

[Tim Rinehart]

I agree...this is some very nice work Neil. Amazing how the grain really seems to be accentuated by the fluting. Just reinforces what Wally D has been showing us on his beaded pieces and how the grain shows thru much better than most of us would expect.
I can see why this piece took some time, the finish looks great too!

[Jeff Myroup]

Great job on the fluting. I am not sure I would have the patience to do it.

[Bob Bergstrom]

Your carving skill really compliments a very nice piece of wood. Great choice of using spiral fluting.

[Michelle Rich]

great spirals!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Great carving and the wood is beautiful.

[Scott Hackler]

Very nice! I love that spiral fluting!