Tree of Life Cherry Platter

[Bruce Jones]

This is "Immemorial Tree of Life" 15 1/2" D Cherry Platter.
Was hand drawn, hand carved and then the image burned.
Finish Tung Oil dried for several months then the work was done, after that Deft sanding sealer then sanded back to 800 grit and hand buffed w/ a cloth.

[Mel Fulks]

Bruce,I thought that looked like your work ...before I saw the name. Another artful piece. Thanks for posting.

[Bruce Jones]

Mel thank you kindly, I wasn't aware anyone could tell my style I guess I'm moving in the right direction then.

Bruce

[Lamar Wright]

Very nice piece Bruce, well done indeed!

[jared herbert]

Just curious how how you got the rim and the body of the tree to be a shade darker than the recessed center section? Thanks Jared

[jared herbert]

Forgot to mention, very well done and a nice job on the carving/burning. I have been contemplating making something similar for some time but never got around to it.

[Bruce Jones]

Just curious how how you got the rim and the body of the tree to be a shade darker than the recessed center section? Thanks Jared Jared Once the platter was turned I finished w/ Tung oil and let dry several months, Tung oil darkens the wood, then once carved the wood turns a lighter color to keep this color (hopefully) I used Deft sanding sealer. The burning highlights were added before the sanding sealer was added.

[Bruce Jones]

Thank you Lamar and Jared for your nice comments.

[Bruce Jones]

Jared I forgot to post this earlier to show you a close up shot.

[Adam Petersen]

That is a beautiful piece of art. I love the design and the details. Nicely done!

[Ron Stadler]

Very nice, I envy your artistic ability. I would love to burn or carve things that I drew onto my work. Anyway great job.

[Bruce Jones]

Very nice, I envy your artistic ability. I would love to burn or carve things that I drew onto my work. Anyway great job.Thank you very kindly Ron I have several more ideas I want to try w/ my drawing, some w/ color some w/ carving.