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I green-turned this piece in 02', it immediately cracked so it was relagated to the "burn pile". I kicked this piece around for a year, finally decided to make something of it cause I liked the shape. CA glue & Bondo did the trick but necessated it be painted. I used artist Arcrylic paints & this is how it finished up. It is of Acoma heritage, 9.5"D. x 5.5" H. painted red on the interior as the Acomas most often do with their pottery. Comments/Critiques welcomed.
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That's a great save, Jim. Beautiful work.
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very nice, the ancient ones might take a lesson from your turning
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Wonderful piece, Jim. And to think it was going to be burned!! I'd call it a great save. Do you normally turn vessels like this green and thin, or turn twice drying in between? I look forward to meeting you and seeing your work up close.
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Jim, it sure would have been a shame to have not attempted a save of this piece! I love the form, the collar, and, of course, the painting! Very, very nice!
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That's a great save! Great artwork, too!
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WOW! This is an excellent example of Southwestern pottery! Love the form and am very impressed with your artistry! Thanks for sharing!
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Beautiful work Jim, the painting is superb along with the turning, great save for sure.
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richard....I did try to turn this piece one time & thin but something happened to cause the crack. I now turn all pcs twice with alcohol soak & drying between turnings. Thanks, & come down & lets talk shop.
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Hey guys, I appreciate all the kind words. Hopefully I can get back on the Tutorial shortly, I needed to get the Gallery off my back with more product, but soon I'll be back.
Thanks again to all.
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Really a beautiful piece. Glad you didn't chuck it in the burn pile.
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Jim
Very nice recovery from burn pile to beautiful in what a couple days.Thanks for showing, that sometime paint ain't a curse to use.Very nice work.
Harry
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Very nice, Jim. Bondo, huh? I'd have never thought to use Bondo.
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