Recent Turnings

[Ron Drew]

The bowl is cherry with walnut rim. 5" X 2 1/2", oil finish. The candleholder is soft maple about 3" tall. I'm inspired by Southwest design, and have objects of that all over my home. This piece was designed after a small ceramic pot that my wife bought, and I thought it would make a nice wood turning. I like it, though I think the neck is a bit too wide. It's finished with sealer and 3 coats of lacquer.

[Ken LaSota]

Ron both look very nice .I like the style of the vase.
Ken

[Ben Gastfriend]

The candleholder looks amazing, as does the bowl. I like the different wood rim! Great job!

[Bernie Weishapl]

I like both. The walnut on the bowl is a nice touch and the wood tea light looks great. Well done.

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

Very nicely done!

Bruce

[Allen Neighbors]

Ron, I like these pieces. Both of them. The walnut rim on the bowl really sets it off. And the spalting of the candle holder and the SW form of the piece is awesome.
I have a question for you: Is the candle holder hollow all the way, or is it just deep enough for the tealite?
Both of them are well done.

[robert hainstock]

Both pieces show originality and artistry. Well done. :):)
Bob

[Steve Schlumpf]

Nice work on both pieces Ron! Really like the form of the bowl and the way the walnut rim curves in towards the opening! I also like the way you turned it end-grain! Very nice work!

The candleholder is beautiful! Love the wood and all of it's colors! Southwestern pottery styles have always been one of my favorites amd I can see a flavor of that in the candleholder. Again, nice work!

Now that you have our interests peaked - looking forward to seeing some more of your work!

[Pat Doble]

I'm with Steve, I really like the end grain orientation on the cherry bowl - and the color in that candleholder is fantastic.

Nice job on both of them.

[David Walser]

Ron,

You done good!

[Alex Elias]

nice designd on both. Congrats

[Tony Wheeler]

nice job on these two do people really burn these candles on just for looks

[Ron Drew]

Thank you all for your kind comments. To answer a couple of questions; I drilled just deep enough for the candle - no need to hollow and the extra weight makes the piece more stable, and yes, my wife does indeed use these.