Amboyna Burl Lidded Vase

[Bernie Weishapl]

Well here is my first attempt at trying a lidded vase. It is Amboyna Wood. It is 6 1/4" tall by 4 1/4" across. With the lid and finial it is 7 3/4" tall. It is finished with Antique Oil and buffed. I was pretty tickled with the outcome and want to thank Travis Stinson for his help. I wish I would have had a bigger piece of ebony for a pedestal but that can be for the next one.

[Wally Wenzel]

FANTASTIC
Wally

[Tony De Masi]

Very nice Bernie. Now we look forward to the next one.

Tony

[Travis Stinson]

Oh yea! That turned out super nice Bernie, great job! :cool:

[Larry Crim]

Thats really nice Bernie, Can we get a pic of the way the lid sits inside. Very interesting design it would draw attention in any setting.
Larry

[Mike A. Smith]

O wow Bernie, that's a beauty!

[Neal Addy]

Great work, Bernie! That's a beauty.

There sits my turning stock budget for a whole year!

[dennis kranz]

I would consider that to be a keeper. Unless the price was right.
Dennis

[Keith Burns]

Bernie, this is absolutely perfect ! Great job !

[Bernie Weishapl]

Thanks for the comments. Thank you again Travis. I am looking forward to doing another one and this one will have a pedestal to sit on.

[Nancy Laird]

Bernie, that's just gorgeous - another best-of-show winner next year at the fair!!

Nancy (136 days)

[Brett Baldwin]

That's something I haven't seen yet. Very cool Bernie. The contrasts are great.

[Ron Raymond]

Spectacular piece, Bernie!

[Dennis Peacock]

Well Bernie,

I can't add anything to what's already been said....but I SURE DO LIKE IT!!! :D

[Barry Stratton]

Excellent Bernie, excellent!

[Ken Mutch]

Bernie,
That is superb!
Question I have is how dry is the wood? Do you not anticipate any movement which will upset the lid fit?
Cheers,
Ken

[mike fuson]

Good job Bernie, I like it

[Jon Lanier]

Very nice, hard to believe that is your first. I hope to do as well someday!

[Bob Hallowell]

Bernie,
I my humble opinion I think that is your finest peice, and it is awesome!

Bob

[Ed Scolforo]

That's your first one? Very impressive! Can't beat amboyna.

[Mark Pruitt]

That's excellent, Bernie! The finial is perfect!:)

[Steve Schlumpf]

Beautiful work Ernie!! Love the shape of the vase, the grain pattern and the natural edge! Nice work on the finial - very crisp detail work! This is a standout piece and will draw attention in any setting! Extremely nice work!!!

[Mark Cothren]

Nice work, Bernie - especially on the finial...

[Bernie Weishapl]

Bernie,
That is superb!
Question I have is how dry is the wood? Do you not anticipate any movement which will upset the lid fit?
Cheers,
Ken

Ken the wood had a little moisture in it and move maybe a 1/32" or so. You can see it when the lid is on but it does not detract from the piece.

Thanks again. I appreciate the comments. This was a fun one to do and with some guideance it worked out well. I can't wait to do the next one only this time I have some black wood coming so hopefully will put a pedestal on it.

[Alex Cam]

That's a fantastic piece, Bernie. I'm very, very impressed.

[Jeff Bower]

Well done Bernie, any news from the retirement seminar? Or have you gone yet?

[Bernie Weishapl]

Well done Bernie, any news from the retirement seminar? Or have you gone yet?

Tomorrow morning Jeff. Tired tonight so am going to bed early. Let ya know what's happening.

[Patrick Taylor]

Nice piece of work Bernie!

[John Revilla]

Very nice. You, sir, is an artist of high caliber. Thanks for sharing this beautiful piece. Godspeed.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Bernie.....How did I miss seeing this earlier?


What a uniquely beautiful form, wood and finish! Stunning my friend....simply stunning!

[Jim Becker]

Can't be your first...that's way to nice for even your 20th! :D Great job, Bernie!!!

[Mike Ramsey]

Very nice Bernie!!! You have indeed kicked it up a notch!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Thank you again. I just got home from Wichita, Ks. from a retirement seminar. Looks like the plans are a go in 1 1/2 to 2 yrs. So now I can go to bed tonight and sleep on all that info.

[Paul Engle]

Very Nice Bernie, well done .

[Bill Wyko]

Way to go Bernie! I've always liked that style.