Dyed Maple burl hollow form

[Travis Stinson]

This Maple burl blank had some spalting on the bottom that didn't go well with the rest of the form, so I figured it would be a good candidate for dyeing. Did a base coat of bright red, then blended in some black from the bottom then Cherry amber overall. 7" diameter by 5" tall, buffed lacquer finish.
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[Mark Cothren]

Good gooberly goobers, man! I have not been a big fan of any kind of red dye - but I am now!!!! This is just very, very impressive to this ol' Arky!!! Excellent work!

[Andy Hoyt]

Looks like it will accomodate spoons AND straws:eek:.

Well done. Excellent! Wow! etc etc

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Just when I think you've reached your pinnacle......You get one even higher! Travis as we have come to expect from you......Gorgeous!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Travis that is outstanding. I really like it. Nice job.

[Dennis Peacock]

Very outstanding Travis. Like Mark, I've never been a fan of dyed turnings, but you have probably just changed my mind as well. Very pretty piece!!!!

[Dick Strauss]

Hot dog Travis...that is one smokin' hot piece you've got there!!! You never cease to amaze me!!!

[Jim Ketron]

Outstanding Job Travis!
Beautiful!

[Ernie Nyvall]

That is just absolutely wonderful Travis. Beautiful piece.

Ernie

[Stu Ablett in Tokyo Japan]

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[Vaughn McMillan]

Travis, you are indeed one of the Lathe Kings around here. You never cease to amaze me. This piece is just another in a long line of gorgeous pieces you've done and shown here. Not only is the form superb, I really like the way the dye darkens toward the bottom of the form. Thanks for the inspiration.

- Vaughn

[Michael Stafford]

We're not worthy! We're not worthy! We're not worthy!
Lovely................

[John Hart]

Travis...I'm so glad you hang out here. Wow! Pure eye candy.:)

[Dick Parr]

What else can be said but Beautiful.;)

[George Conklin]

What else can be said but Beautiful.;)

Exactly!!!

[Glenn Hodges]

No flaw, only beauty, thanks for letting us view it.

[Keith Burns]

Aw, man.........Not only do you do excellent forms, excellent burning, excellent finishes, now you're doing excellent dyeing. Just when I think I know how to turn a little you up and do another spectacular piece like this.:) :)

[Henry C. Gernhardt, III]

Wow, Travis. That's absolutely amazing. The dye job looks so natural that I wouldn't have guessed the wood for maple.

Lovely. Just lovely.

[Jim Becker]

Purdy! Very nice, both for the form and for the coloration/finish.

[Travis Stinson]

Thanks so much for the comments guys.;)