Pedestal Basket

[Richard Madden]

Looking through a book recommended by Jim Adkins as a source of inspiration, I saw some pictures of pedestal baskets, a style I hadn't seen before and I had to give one a try. This is my attempt at copying a basket originally done by Lucy Telles in 1910. A big thanks to Jim Adkins for his help and advice. Hard maple, 11" by 6". C & C welcomed.
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[Hayes Rutherford]

Richard, excellent workmanship and a real beauty.

[Jerry Marcantel]

Richard, I had to look 3-4 times to see if it was in fact a piece of wood. Still can't really tell.... Beautiful job, especially at both rims..... Jerry (in Tucson)

[Steve Schlumpf]

Richard, just saw this over on WTU... absolutely amazing! Love the realism, the vibrant colors and your attention to all the details! Wonderful work! Thanks for sharing!

[Brian Kent]

Seriously. Is that a turning with carvings or is it woven?

[Michelle Rich]

Stunning. Grand work.

[Roger Chandler]

Most Excellent!

[charlie knighton]

very nice, Richard, that is an outstanding piece showing skills in a number of areas, thoughtful of you to give Lucy credit and adds to your statue

[Dennis Ford]

WOW! That is an amazing piece.

[Mike Golka]

This is my attempt

Looks like you aced this! Not bad for a first try.

[Tim Rinehart]

that's a wonderful piece Richard. That whole "had to give on a try"...sheesh...some people just have natural talent. I'd have to try a dozen of these before they came out that well, if then!

[jwjerry w kowalski]

Wow Richard, that's a real mindblower, great detail and exquisite craftsmanship, very striking, most times when I'm browsing I see things I would like to try, but this seems impossible to me, very, very nice.

[Dan Kralemann]

WOW! That is an amazing piece.

*1 on "WOW!"

[David DeCristoforo]

Fantastic basket illusion piece!

[Mark Hubl]

Awesome work Richard.

[Brian Myers]

That is just plain :cool:

[Richard Madden]

Seriously. Is that a turning with carvings or is it woven?

Brian, this is a turning, following Jim Adkins fabulous tutorial. Although it is a turning, a lot more time was spent off the lathe doing the burning and dyeing. I thank everyone for the nice comments. Here is a picture of the bottom.

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[Thom Sturgill]

Awesome work! I love the edge detail. I don't think i have the patience do do that much burning on a piece.