I guess there's no such thing as a perfect turned piece, is there? You work and re-work and sand and rub and buff and still there's that one tiny aspect of the project -- a tiny blemish, an uneven curve, a finial that's just half an inch too tall -- that keeps you from giving out a loud "eureka" and a jiggy-dance around the shop.
Well, I've been doing several hollow forms a week for the past couple of years, and I might -- I stress the word might -- have finally produced my perfect hollow form: its very thin-walled, turned from black locust, and features a very white holly finial. Absolutely no finish; just raw wood sanded to 600 grit. The base is just about right (not too thick) and the body-to-finial ration just feels good. IMHO, it's a simple but elegant piece.
Interested in feedback. Do it now, because in two days I'll decide it's flawed and withdraw my boast.
Black Locust Urn Holly Finial 1.jpg Black Locust Urn Holly Finial 2.jpg