First hollow form

[Stan Cook]

Lignum vitae with a macassar ebony collar

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Stan.....That is a gorgeous first HF! You've been wasting time doing other things! Nicely done!

[Neal Addy]

Very nice work, Stan. Pretty heart shape on the form. I especially like the grain orientation in the first pic.

Great first HF! What did you use to hollow it with?

[Nancy Laird]

PRETTY!!! I really like this one!!

Nancy

[Bernie Weishapl]

Stan that is a beauty. I really like the form. Nice work. Keep'em coming.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Beautiful work Stan - whether this is your first or 50th! The wood speaks for itself, great form, wonderful finish and I am very impressed with your version of a collar! Nicely done!

[Mark Pruitt]

I would certainly have never guessed that this was your first HF. That is beautiful. Nice form, and I like what you did with the collar.

[Jim Becker]

First? Nice!!! Keep 'em coming!

[Glenn Hodges]

You have a HF to be proud of. How large is it?

[Dennis Peacock]

That can't be your first!!!??? It's too pretty to be a "first". :p

Kidding....very nice piece. :D

[Ed Scolforo]

Very impressive!

[Brett Baldwin]

That's a really good looking piece. I never knew lignum vitae looked like that. The collar is unique as well.

[Bill Wyko]

Stan, you get an A+! That's absolutly beautiful and the top is elegant and unique. If this is your first I can't wait to see your work a year from now. Nice, very nice.:)

[Roy McQuay]

WOW!! I have a feeling, when I try my first one, in a few years, it won't look that good.

[Ron Raymond]

Gorgeous piece, Stan! I used a stopper blank of LV to make an Easter Egg Kaleidoscope for my kids and I absolutely fell in love with the grain of that wood. I went through a ton of sandpaper that got clogged up like crazy, but it felt like glass and positively shimmered in the light, even before finishing. I then finished it with the CA/BLO that I use for pens and it looked spectacular (bragging on the wood, not my skill). Unfortunately, a few days later, the finish looked splotchy and mostly dull. It was then I heard that LV is oily and I should have wiped it down with DNA before finishing. Oh well, as soon as I get the time, I'm going to go back and see if I can correct the problem.

Would you share with us how you finished your HF? It looks great in the photos, and I'm sure it looks even better in person!

[Tom Sherman]

Stan that is one awsome HF. great job.

[Jonathon Spafford]

That is just freaky how some have all the talent :rolleyes: :D That really doesn't look anywhere near a first! The shape is beautiful and the finish! I love the rim bit... really unique looking and the wood is really lovely! Awesome work!

[Stan Cook]

The finish is BLO and buffed and the size is approximately 3-1/2" diameter by 3-1/2" high.

[Paul Engle]

Nice piece Stan. Great shape, is it for TLOYL ? should be . perfect heart shape...

[Ken LaSota]

Stan great job I love the form and finish.
Ken