Harry Potter's World Goblet

[Thom Sturgill]

This spring I made a wedding goblet for a grand-niece with an offset turned stem. Her husband saw it an exclaimed that it looked like something out of Harry Potter (He's a big fan). That got me to thinking, so after a three months absence from the shop (Florida heat, health issues, and several trips to NC for funerals) I decided I needed some practice so after turning a simple bowl I picked up a piece of 3x3 poplar that was very clean and straight grained and turned a goblet. This is my first attempt at turning and burning poplar, a very soft hardwood.

The stem IS NOT offset turned, but rather shaped on an oscillating spindle sander. Height is about 8".
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C & C welcome of course.

[Robert McGowen]

That definitely has the WOW look to it. I would never had guessed you used the sander on it. Nice work.

[Frank Trinkle]

+1 on the "WOW"!

Is the Hog's Head logo laser engraved? If not, how did you do it?

Cheers,

Frank in Palm Bay, up the road from you!

[Thom Sturgill]

Is the Hog's Head logo laser engraved? If not, how did you do it?


Hand drawn and burned. Poplar turns out to be a good wood for burning.

[Bob Rotche]

Love the pyro! Really fun piece.

[Gus Dundon]

You are naturally talented! I like the design. Very intricate but you made it gracefully! I like the wood used and the details. Remarkable work!