Cherry burl vase

[Travis Stinson]

I ran across this burl after cleanup from the hurricane. The tree had fallen across a driveway and someone had decided to cut it THROUGH THE BURL! It had developed enough cracks already, so I filled them and the voids with coffee grounds/charcoal dust/CA after the alky soak. The cracks around the rim forced me to try some texturing with a woodburning pen and carving with a dremel tool. That was kinda fun, but I need some practice. It's 9" tall x 7" wide, finished with Watco and buffed with the Beall wheels. Any comments, tips, suggestions welcomed.

[Chris Barton]

Whoa! That is really nice and I love the collar detail!

[Andy Hoyt]

Works for me.

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

Even the "Split" belongs on this piece. Simply Spactacular!

Bruce

[Michael Stafford]

I tell you what, there are so many good things to say about that piece I hardly know where to start. First of all the form is so nice. The way the rough and smooth areas blend together is just wonderful. But the thing I like the most is the way you dressed it up with that open collar trimmed in black. It just makes the piece. A very fine piece Travis, it truly is a fine piece!

[Jim Ketron]

Nice Job Travis!
The form and finish looks great.
You done a fine job with the burning, just the right amount to add to the turning without overpowering it!

[Ed Scolforo]

Showoff!!

[Bill Stevener]

All dressed up for the "Emmies, nice to see that all was not lost in the hurricane.
Very nice work Travis,
Bill>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[John Hart]

What everyone else said Travis! What a thing of beauty. My favorite part is how you came around the crack with your burn. You gots vision!!

[Dick Parr]

Another really beautiful piece of work Travis. Well done.

[Carole Valentine]

Wonderful, Travis! Don't know why it never occurs to me to make a design opportunity out of a crack. Guess I have no imagination. Have to work on that.

[Glenn Hodges]

Everyone has said it all, I just want to add a job well done.

[Mark Cothren]

Another great one, Travis!

Thanks for the picture!

[Joe Tonich]

UH-OHHHHHHHH!!!!! Trav's getting ARTSY!!!!!!!!!












(just kiddin.........that looks AWESOME!!!!!!!! )

Joe

[Ernie Nyvall]

Holy moly Travis. That's a real beaut.

You need practice????? Practice to do what?? Gimme a break.


Ernie