Why is it called a hollow form instead of vase?

[Curtis O. Seebeck]

I have been looking at some of you guys awesome turning projects and just have to know something. Why do you call an obvious vase a hollow form? I am new to turning so please educate me here. Seems the term hollow form is so less descriptive than vase. What is the thought behind this confusion!

Thanks

[John Hart]

Yeah...and then try to figure out the difference between a vase, a vahse, and a vaaaahse!:D

I think it is more a matter of turning category rather than object. A vase is a hollow form....any bulbous form that is hollowed is an HF. That's my guess anyway. I'm new to this m'self.

[Andy Hoyt]

Curtis - As I understand it. A vase has a fully open top rim and exposed interior. And a hollow form has an opening at the top which is "substantially" smaller than the widest diameter of the piece.

I read somewhere that the AAW has intentionally not defined "substantially" nor "hollow form" so that artistic expression does not become influenced by rules. I kinda like that approach.

[Shane Harris]

If I have it straight in my head, any vessel that is hollowed thru an opening smaller than it's largest diameter is a hollow form. That beings said, a vase can be a hollow form, but a hollow form is not necessarily a vase. I hope that helps clear things up 'cause I think I confused myself..... :confused: :confused:

[Bill Stevener]

Shane, its almost like asking, what's the difference between a can and a jar. Don't we do canning in jars?

A hollow form is one in which the opening is generally smaller than the escavated interior, as apposed to a vase, which often has an opening equal to or larger than the interior. As the term hollow form is applied to a turning, generally specialised tools for creating the same are required.

So I guess if you obtain and or make some of the special tools, and turn something with them, you could call it a hollow form.

Now that that's as clear as mud, if you wish to call it a funny shaped vase, that will work also.

Bill.>>>>>>>>>>>>:)