Pierced Then Copperized Inside....

[Wally Dickerman]

While watching TV I saw a pic taken through a microscope. I thought...why don't I do something like that with a pierced piece. The inside is copperized using Rub N Buff. It's applied like finger painting. In order to do that I roughed turned it then finished the outside. It's parted in two parts at the widest point. I'm pleased with the joint because even with the piece in hand I have to look hard to find the joint.

The Piercing and the textured copperizing are meant to look organic. I think it worked. What do you think?

It's maple, about 7 inches in dia. C&C Welcome

[Doug W Swanson]

Beautiful! I love the different look of the piercing...

[Brian Kent]

This is great, Wally. Congratulations.

[Ronald Campbell]

Love the Piercing. Nice color combo

[Jeremy Hamaker]

Very wonderful. I'm impressed by the joinery being so invisible. I really like the idea of the copperizing on the inside, and I think it's great that you took such direct inspiration from something totally outside of woodcraft, to transfer into your art. Well earned Kudos to you Sir!

[jwjerry w kowalski]

Wally, that looks absolutely great, what a brainstorm, something totally different and exciting to look at, plus your joint is invisible. I get excited just looking at it, what a fine looking piece.

[Jeff Gilfor]

Phenomenal!!!! Really like that.
So, can you show us that "joint" that I can't even begin to identify in the photos?
Boy, I like the way you think!
And yes, it definitely looks organic. As a physician, I can recognize organic when I see it, and this is it!

[Wally Wenzel]

I am not really into piercing but that is fantastic. Wally

[Dan Forman]

I like it a lot! I bet the copper really sets it off, and the piercing is very interesting to the eye.

Dan

[Doug Ladendorf]

My gosh Wally that is beautiful! You captured something special there.

[Mike Golka]

Well done Wally, I like every thing about this piece!

[Mark Hix]

Wally, that is a great bowl!

[Eric Gourieux]

You continue to amaze, Wally. Great job. The Rub N Buff is a great idea. I'm curious, did you part it in half in order to apply the Rub N Buff?

[Kathy Marshall]

That is an Awesome piece Wally! I love the form and the rub-n-buff, but the piercing is what really grabs me. Love the shapes and variation in sizes.

[Wally Dickerman]

You continue to amaze, Wally. Great job. The Rub N Buff is a great idea. I'm curious, did you part it in half in order to apply the Rub N Buff?

Thanks Eric....Rub N Buff comes in a tube and is quite thick. I apply it like finger painting. So yes, that's why I parted it in half.

[Jim Underwood]

The Piercing and the textured copperizing are meant to look organic. I think it worked. What do you think?


I think I should report this post. It's a crime that this looks so spectacularly good, and you're questioning whether it worked..... Just WOW!