Bowl with a bit of pyro!!

[gasmansteve]

Hi all
Thought this blank was Ash before I started turning it but now no idea what it is?. The lid is Ash, 9"x2.5", thought I`d do a `thorny` type burn on it, comments welcome ta!
Cheers
Steve

 

[jumps]

I rather like it overall, but the first image suggests a little bit of a miss-match between the lid and the bowl (in terms of wood?)

The clarity and definition of the pyro as shown in the last image looks excellent.

 

[gasmansteve]

Cheers for that Jumps,agreed I`m still not sure about the lid myself, the two blanks looked similar before turning but there you go!.
Steve

 

[boysie39]

I like that .Not too much covering of the wood Nice
REgards Boysie

 

[monkeybiter]

Very nice piece, well turned and excellently decorated with a very attractive design.

 

[Melinda_dd]

I really like that. Makes me think of lord of the rings for some reason. It's wicked

The only bit I'm not sure of is the pyro on the underside of the base.

 

[Paul.J]

Nice work Steve
If your not to happy with the lid hows about ebonising it and making another knob but in plain wood to break it up a little??
I'm still using the vac chuck by the way

 

[Wood spoiler]

Really sharp pyro work

How are you getting the sharpness to the pyro work, very neatly within your pattern?

 

[gasmansteve]

Thanks Boysie glad you like it

Cheers Mike enjoyed doing it!

Thanks Melinda ,the pyro on the base was meant to be a signature of some sort guess it didn`t work :?

Thanks Paul, good suggestion ebonising the lid, glad the vac chuck is still working, hope its helping with those superb bowls you are turning out

Thank you Colin, just taking my time I guess and using sharp bits in the pyro machine!
Steve

 

[Weasel Howlett]

I have to say it's not my cup of tea but, unlike others, I absolutely love the detail on the base. swap the top for the bottom and i love it

 

[kalvt22]

Like everyone else I love the pyro on this! Looks great

 

[mikec]

I like it but as mentioned think the lid is different timber to the bowl.

The pyro work is really crisp and well defined, with even density dark areas.

I think it works very well and the ebonised lid may well be the way to go.

What pyro machine do you use?


Regards,

mikec

 

[gasmansteve]

Sorry Mike just noticed your reply!. The machine I use is a `Davan` unit made by a guy in Wales.
Steve