Coolibah Burl NE/Bowl

[Keith Burns]

This Coolibah Burl measures 9" x 7-1/2" x 4" tall. I wanted to achieve something a little different that would show not only the inside of the burl but the exterior. The top was pretty straight forward but the base was a problem. I turned eight different bases. Tall ones, short ones, fat ones, skinny ones, light wood, dark wood. Anyway the base I ended up with is number nine. The base actually matches the top in color but I couldn't get rid of the shadow. I'm tired of bases and ready to move on. As always your comments are welcome.

[Jason Anders]

Very, very, cool. I googled Coolibah just to see if it was a "wood" or some exotic material. It reminds me sea coral or similar. Looks great.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Kieth.....If you put that up for sale...it won't be around long! Very, very nice! It's also nice to know that other turners don't get things right the first time. I thought I had the patent on that operation!

[Curt Fuller]

I don't know what all the other bases were like but that one is about as perfect as I've seen, especially for that bowl. The bowl is a beauty without the base but it really stands out on that base.

[Jim Becker]

Beautiful piece, Keith!

[Gary Herrmann]

Very cool, Keith. It kinda looks like a natural formation of volanic rock or coral. I'd half expect to see some fish swimming around in there.

[Dennis Peacock]

Keith,

That is AWSOME!!!! I really like the bottom detail. Perfect and very fitting. :cool: :D

[Bernie Weishapl]

Wow Keith that is absolutely beautiful. The detail on the bottom is fantastic.

[John Hart]

Geez Keith....You're an artist!!!:) I think it's great how the base sorta creates a mirror image of the bowl. Your detail around the rim was a nice touch too. Nicely done!:)

[Mark Pruitt]

Incredible!

[John Miliunas]

Keith, I just don't believe they get any better than that! The base works beautifully w/it! Great job. :) :cool:

[Andy Hoyt]

Cooliman!!

[Jonathon Spafford]

That is one beautiful piece of work... you did a great job on it!

[Christopher K. Hartley]

WOW! That is beautiful. Great job Keith.:)

[Neal Addy]

Keith, I love this work. Beautiful cap, great execution, and the perfect choice for a base design.

Two thumbs up!

[Tom Sherman]

Very nice Keith

[Pete Jordan]

Keith,

That would fit in any gallery! Nice work!

[Dennis Hatchett]

I agree with everyone else that you did it just right and it would fetch a pretty penny. There is a real market for the organic pieces that make people guess where they came from. Fantastic job!

[John Chandler]

I think you did a good job. The base goes well with the top.

[Keith Burns]

Thanks for the nice comments ya'all:)

[Mark Cothren]

Very creative and a great display of the burl!!!