Thank you my friend
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Thank you my friend
To answer some questions! David, I choose all my pieces from pictures of original work by Fanny Nampeyo & descendants.
She passed in 1942 but has left a legacy in her descendants which continue her...
This is Pics of my 3rd. fake pottery piece. It's a copy of Hopi potter Fanny Nampeyo.
Size is 12' D. x 7" H., turned endgrain from Sugar Maple. Acrylic paints applied
with brush & Wrico pens....
Mr. Morgan......To answer your ?? "about how much time do you have invested?" I've never kept track of my
time I spend on these. I'm usually working on 2 or more at one time due to getting bored or...
Thanks to all, It's been a very long time for me to be absent but Have been involved in doing Demos of my
basket work all over the country. Ive also taught at the Arkansas Craft School, attended...
Mr. Morgan et al. I finish turn to shape, sand inside & out. I then apply a coat of Gesso, sand with 220, apply a 2nd coat of Gesso
followed by sanding with 320. I then apply 2 coats of "LT Moca...
No, not an airbrush, I use a Wrico Pen & artist brushes. The Wrico pen is somewhat like a fountain pen except it has cylindrical
points. Best description would be similar to a hypodermic needle...
Another Fake Pottery Piece that I've completed. It's a copy Of Hopi Potter Joy Navasie, she's a
descendant of Fanny Nampeyo from AZ. This I turned from Hackberry, size is 17" D. x 6" H.,
I could...
Thank you Bill & Richard. Yes, I've got a few more to post, hopefully I can remember how to do it!!
It's been a long time absent from SMC for me but thru the encouragement of friend Richard Madden I
have returned. Am hoping I can remember how the site works so bear with me please!
I have been...
Thank you Mr. Fulks. It's been a very long time since I last posted here. Maybe later today I'll try to upload a picture of my recent doings?
I just tried to log in & I think I was successful? Somebody confirm I'm properly logged in, please.
Thanks guys for all the compliments. Yes, it's been a long time away from the Creek. A lot
has transpired with my work, have done many Basket demos around the country, taught Baskets
at Arkansas...
Morning Creekers.....I've been absent for a very long time due to my hobby going
crazy with activity, will explain later but for now I want to honor a request from my
good turning friend Richard...
AAH, The "teapot twosome" here. Great work, I think it exceeds anything previous but that
seems impossible! A wonderful collaboration by you two. Thanks
Well, Jim is hereby stating loud and clear....."He loves the piece". I'm thinking Scott got the short end of the deal
on this little trade but I guess if we're both happy that works for me.
THANKS...
very nice Steve, all the correct lines. Great job.
Mike, any seeds left?? stick some in an envelope and mail them to me. I'll try to start some from seed.
Thanks.....Jim
Congratulations Steve and Happy Birthday to the other Lady that happens to live in the Basement.
Bill....The Kitanemuk were situated in central, eastern Calif. Yes, I too understand the similar sounding tribes from the Pacific Northwest
They did some fantastic weaving of baskets but I've yet to...
+1 on DD's statement, "simple" & "unassuming" beautiful form.
Tim....Thats really nice, was this turned from one pod or did you stack them? I see the walnut top & bottom but am wondering
about the "in-between" banksia pod. Anyway, this is real different, you...
Tony, nice job both in the turning and Pyro. You utilized the best there is to follow.....Cynthia and Mike, what a team!
John, it takes a loooooong time, never keep track of my time for fear of total disconnect!! Thanks to all again for the interest.
This is another in a series of these I've done. Size is abt 7" x 7", turned from
Sycamore, 1/8" beads, dyes & with my normal 4-step finishing process. The interior
of this is not beaded/dyed. It...