Walnut Burl Artsy Piece

[Raymond Overman]

Well, you can't put a lot of ice cream in this one. It's walnut burl from the center of a blank that was turned for veneer. The texture was created using a needle scaler. It's a technique that John Jordan discussed in a demo I saw a year ago.

Walnut Burl Textured
Laquer, Black Gesso
6" diameter x 2.25" high

[Travis White]

Great work. I haven't seen the texturing before, but I like it.

[Jim Becker]

Nice. I like these heavier pieces as a change of pace...and they really let you do some neat things with that wide surface to play with!

[Corey Hallagan]

Very nice Raymond. It is a beautiful piece!

corey

[Lee DeRaud]

Looks like one scoop will nestle into that center cavity quite nicely,
kinda like how fancy restaurants put tiny portions on humongous plates. :D

Very nice!

[Travis Stinson]

That's too cool Raymond. Any chance of a closeup of the texturing? It adds the perfect touch to the rim.:cool:

[Bernie Weishapl]

It's a beauty Raymond. I like the texturing. Nice job.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Raymond........I don't think I've seen one yet that you've turned that wasn't art! Raymond.....you're one of those Southern Boys! Fantastic...as usual!

[Don Baer]

It's a great piece. The texturing is not to my taste but thats just me.

[Dick Parr]

Great job Raymond. That is artsy, and it looks very nice. You did a nice job with the texturing.

[Michael Stafford]

Cool stuff there, Raymond. I like the way you are always pushing your limits and trying new things. Very creative.:D

[Keith Burns]

Very nice "Artsy" piece Raymond:) :) I bought a needle scaler a year ago after a Bob Rosand demo and have used it once ! Again a great piece !!:) :)

[Mark Cothren]

That's a new form for me - looks like your walls are a little thick...;) :D Seriously, that's some nice work, Raymond. I'd also like to see the texturing up closer.

[Jason Christenson]

Very nice.

[Henry C. Gernhardt, III]

Great looking work, Raymond.

[Barry Stratton]

I like this one Raymond, I like it A LOT! I enjoy the different styles you post.

Oh yeah, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

[John Miliunas]

Very, very nice, Ray! :) Any chance we could get a mini-tutorial on the texturing process? Looks way cool! :) :cool:

[Mark Singer]

Beautiful form!!!