Ambrosia platter

[Jim Ketron]

This platter didn't have many markings on it, and very little curl but on one side, so I decided to spice it up a little and do some experimenting with my wood Burning pen.
It has a lot of burning/texturing on the rim and a natural edge portion on it, along with some ebonizing.
It measures 13 3/4" across 3/4" tall with 3/16 wall thickness.
Critiques, suggestions, and opinions are appreciated and welcome!

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http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b201/Jim_k/Jim%20K%20Turnings/AMplatter3.jpg

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[Tom Sherman]

Jim that is a great effect how long did it take to make all the burns.

[Andy Hoyt]

Hey, now. I don't see a glue line. Cheater!:D

Awfully nice, Jim. Really.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Beautifully done Jim! I, too, would like to know how long that took you to do.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Jim that is a beauty. I really like how the rim sets it off. Beautiful finish. Nice job.

[Cecil Arnold]

That's nice Jim. Looks like you can make something really nice from an ordinary piece of wood.

[Horst Hohoff]

A nice idea, Jim, and well done, except for one thing: i.e. the NE section on the rim. IMO it doesn't really look good on a platter like this. It's a feature that can be used to good effect on deep bowls and hollow forms. But on a piece like yours it rather looks like something's broken off. I would have turned it away. It would leave you with a smaller workpiece, but with one that would be perfect. But I also think, that altering this one would not be a good option, because the proportions wouldn't be right anymore.
Horst

[Henry C. Gernhardt, III]

Great looking piece, Jim. Do, please, tell us more about the embellishment technique.

[Mike Vickery]

Very nice work. I just got a wood burner and have been playing with it but nothing I have done has looked that nice.

[Mark Cothren]

Nice detailed work, Jim!

[Glenn Hodges]

The results of all that work and talent has produced a beautiful piece.

[Ed Scolforo]

Good work, Jim!

[Corey Hallagan]

Jim, that is awesome! I love the edge detail! Nice.

Corey

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

Really Good Lookin' Jim.

Bruce

[Corey Hallagan]

Jim, what method do you use to ebonize your wood and what wood do you use most often for it?

Corey

[Travis Stinson]

That's too cool Jim!:cool:
I really like the textured accents on the rim, looks great.

[Jim Ketron]

Thanks all!
I think I had about 30-45 min on the burning, and I used India Ink to ebonize the wood. So far I have tried it on cherry and Maple with good results.

[Corey Hallagan]

Jim do you just soak he wood in the Indian Ink? For a ebonized finial would you soak it and then turn it? Thanks for the info!

Corey

[Barry Stratton]

WOW!!!! You sure keep turning amazing pieces. I like the "extra's" you added to this platter.....amazing stuff Jim!!!

[Keith Burns]

Jim, excellent piece. Great job with the texturing:) :)

[Jim Ketron]

Jim do you just soak he wood in the Indian Ink? For a ebonized finial would you soak it and then turn it? Thanks for the info!

Corey

Corey you turn the finial/collar (or whatever you want to use it on) to the finish shape, sand it to at least 400 grit then brush on the India ink. let it dry and then use some steel wool to knock down the raised grain, give it another coat of the ink and repeat until no more raised grain pops up after the final coat dries I buff then apply it to my turning.