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Faust M. Ruggiero
07-25-2012, 4:42 PM
A few weeks ago someone suggested we view a slideshow on Liam Flynn hosted by FWW. I really enjoyed seeing his work. I had a piece of elm (American I think) that was perfect for a Flynn inspired hollow form. It is 7" tall and 8" wide. I turned it to 3/8" thick to be sure not to carve through and still leave substance. I carved the flutes with a combination of #8 and #11 Pfeil carving gouges. I wanted the curve to continue through the bottom of the form so after carving I turned away the tenon and left a narrow ring. I turned the completion of the shape inside the ring and carved away all but the tiny feet. The flutes are unsanded, the sharp gouges leaving a slight faceted surface that is quite smooth. The finish is one coat of Linseed oil, several coats of shellac and three coats of gloss lacquer. I rubbed the gloss down with bronze wool then buffed and waxed. I enjoyed making this one so much I am now working on a larger cherry vessel. I believe the carving may have a unique "twist".
I hope you enjoy.
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Allan Ferguson
07-25-2012, 5:04 PM
That had to be a bunch of work. Well done. I do like this.
Rick Markham
07-25-2012, 5:11 PM
That is spectacular Faust!
Deane Allinson
07-25-2012, 5:40 PM
Very nice! love the tiny "feet" It looks like know how to sharpen gouges.
Deane
Marc Himes
07-25-2012, 6:46 PM
Those flutes look mighty smooth for no sanding. Great work and beautiful piece!
James Roberts
07-25-2012, 7:51 PM
Wonderful piece Faust, great form and I like the way the feet that allow the flutes to continue under the form.
Harry Robinette
07-25-2012, 9:29 PM
Beautiful Faust just plain beautiful. Wonderful piece of wood and your carving is just great.
Bernie Weishapl
07-25-2012, 9:45 PM
That is a beautiful piece Faust. Very well done.
Steve Vaughan
07-25-2012, 10:08 PM
Yeah, I agree with all above, that is a fantastic piece! Love the carving and turning together and you've done a great job with both!
Len Mullin
07-25-2012, 10:31 PM
This is a lovely piece, the combination of turning and carving couldn't be improved on IMO.
Len
Billy Tallant
07-25-2012, 10:34 PM
That is one fantastic looking piece. The fluting on there is simply amazing...
Ken Glass
07-25-2012, 11:54 PM
Faust,
I absolutely love it. You carve very very well. Form, technique and execution are all top notch. A very well Done.
Michelle Rich
07-26-2012, 5:48 AM
great vessel, and you have been a great student of Mr. Flynn. You did a super job indexing the flutes. (my engineer/artist, artist/engineer mind likes this!) Thanks for sharing it with us.
Bill Hensley
07-26-2012, 7:33 AM
Faust,
I absolutely love it. You carve very very well. Form, technique and execution are all top notch. A very well Done.
Total agreement to what Ken said
Roger Chandler
07-26-2012, 7:37 AM
Wowzers! That is top shelf Faust! Nicely done!
Bob Rotche
07-26-2012, 7:45 AM
Awesome job, Faust! I love the fact that you did it with hand tools and left the evidence of your skill on the surface finish. Top notch work.
Faust M. Ruggiero
07-26-2012, 7:52 AM
Thanks for all the wonderful comments. Even though it is a bit time consuming, I'm sure carving will find it's way onto many of my future turnings.
faust
Scott Lux
07-26-2012, 8:11 AM
Very nice. I'm not sure those alleged tool marks are actually there though. Looks smoooooooth to me.
Tim Rinehart
07-26-2012, 8:17 AM
Beautiful work Faust, this is a pleasing form we don't see and your fluting is top notch. The flow under the piece couldn't be better with the small feet. Great job on the finish as well.
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