Back in Blue

[David DeCristoforo]

I have done several of these forms in various colors, one of my favorites being blue. Unfortunately, my technique still needed some refining. Some of those earlier pieces don't really hold up to the the kind of close inspection turned work is often subjected to. It's not that they are poorly made, just that there are some imperfections, little bits of tear out, finish blemishes and such that I'm not happy with. So I decided to go back and revisit a couple of things and the first is this blue one. I have been stoked on the blue dye ever since I slapped it on that little maple burl HF. I love the marble like quality that appears when the dye is sanded back.

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[Bill Bolen]

Prettiest one yet! I drawn to the marble like quality of this too.

[John Keeton]

David, I love blue on maple burl - it is so striking! This piece seems to have a little higher "flare" than some of the others - I think I like this look even better than the others. Beautiful work - very beautiful!! This is exhibition quality work, David!

[David DeCristoforo]

"This piece seems to have a little higher "flare"..."

Not an illusion! I have tried to stay close to the "golden mean" with the relationship between the height of the "bulb" and that of the "bell". But I keep wondering how it would work with the two elements being closer to equal in height. I have so many variations to play with that I am certain everyone will get bored with these long before I do!

[Roger Chandler]

very nice indeed........you hit on winner with that color scheme.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Beautiful work for sure David!! Love the natural edge on this one!! Looks like it would be right at home in a gallery somewhere - with task lighting showing off the blue marble effect!

[Josh Bowman]

David, Beautiful job, I really like this one.

[Kathy Marshall]

Stunning piece David! I really like the dye job on this one!

[Marc Himes]

An absolute beauty, especially with the grain of the burl showing through. I like it better than your prize winning beauty. Congratulations by the way. That entry in the B&B contest was also exquisite.

[Jeff Welch]

Awesome! Love the color.

[Baxter Smith]

Great color! Have to say the marbling look adds a lot! The larger flare is an interesting variation.

[Tim Rinehart]

David,
Beautiful redo. I like the taller flare, it really lightens the piece. I'd say you have your dye work down quite well. Nothing not to like about this.
By the way, I looked at your site and it's cool seeing the whole series of amphora and other shapes you've played with over the past year or so.

[Alan Trout]

David,

As usual very nice. Well Done.

Alan