Stained Glass

[Eric Holmquist]

Tried an idea from a recent Woodturning with using Jo Sonja colors to create a stained glass look. Combined it with some piercing. Had to add some dragonflies in honor of a recent demo at our club by Binh Pho. Norway Maple around 7" (18 cm) across. Finished with waterborne lacquer.

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[Jim Burr]

Ok Eric...where are the pic's!!!! This really deserves more attention! Show it off and a few details too!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Wow that is beautiful. I agree more pic's.

[Kathy Marshall]

Beautiful piece Eric!

[Roger Chandler]

VERY nice, Eric! Congratulations!

[Ronald Campbell]

Very nice piece. Well done. Ron

[Steve Schlumpf]

Nice work Eric! I really like the combination of elements - the piercing, colors and natural wood!

[Darren Jamieson]

I have to agree again, where is the pics? This piece looks excellent but I need more.

[Tim Rinehart]

Eric...very nice! I like this, it really is a cool concept that has loads of increasing possibilities.

[Eric Holmquist]

Thanks everyone, I've been having fun exploring what can be done with these colors. Like usual, I try to keep lots of wood grain showing to make it clear that it is made from wood.

Here are some shots of the bottom. The method is to use a black background (black spray paint) then mask that with 1/4" tape to create the effect of the framework between the glass panels. Then brush on Jo Sonja Iridescent Acrylics. These are actually better described as Interference colors, they are almost invisible on a light background, and vivid shimmery colors on a black background. They change color and intensity with viewing angle.

[Doug W Swanson]

I love it! Excellent all around bowl. I love how the dragonfly blends in with the piercing....

[Greg Just]

Very nice Eric - I like the mix of wood and glass. Is the glass curved or is it just an illusion?

[Eric Holmquist]

Very nice Eric - I like the mix of wood and glass. Is the glass curved or is it just an illusion?

Actually the glass itself is an illusion, the goal was to create the impression of iridescent stained glass panels in a turned bowl via painting technique.

[Baxter Smith]

Very nice work!