black gum hollow form

[mike fuson]

I had an explosion on this one, so to make the best of a bad situation I torched it and finished it the way it was. Measures about 6 wide and 4 1/2 tall. Antique oil buffed finish.
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/MikeFuson/blackgumwreck.jpg
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/MikeFuson/blackgumface.jpg
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/MikeFuson/blackgumback.jpg

[Steve Trauthwein]

It looks llike it worked to me, Mike! Would you mind posting a photo of your photo setup? I absolutely love the way your photos show the depth of finish and the gradual graying of the background.


A fan in Missouri, Steve

[Christopher K. Hartley]

Mike, I like the recovery effort! Well worth the flame to save it. Nice form and finish.:)

[Steve Schlumpf]

Great save! Beautiful piece Mike! Love the color, shape and finish! Very nice work!

[George Guadiane]

It LOOKS GREAT Mike. I might just have let us think that you "meant to do that" :cool: (think PeeWee Herman) and taken the accolades.
It's a nice resolution, no matter what you "personal process" is.
Seriously, when it's time to sell, just talk about the finished piece, not the fact that it's a "mistake" People might see it as a repair.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Great save Mike on a beautiful bowl. Well done.

[Glenn Hodges]

That is a beauty Mike, I like blackgum.

[Mike A. Smith]

Nice save Mike! Wouldn't have known it if you hadn't squealed on yourself.

[Bill Wyko]

Great job Mike. Where do you find the time to make all the beautiful stuff you do?

[mike fuson]

Great job Mike. Where do you find the time to make all the beautiful stuff you do?
I personally bought a lathe and started turning to get out of doing yard work.;)

Thanks for the comments guys

[Bob Hallowell]

Mike,
It's another winner in my book

Bob