Cocobolo form - for critique

[Harlequin]

Materials - cocobolo. imitation ivory, makrolon
Finish - wax

critique welcome

 

[Alli]

=D> WOW =D> Another stunning, work of art piece.

How do you turn items that thin? especially the base, I am assuming it is one piece! Just looking at the picture I would be hesitant in picking it up, never mind trying to turn it on a lathe! unbelievable :lol:

 

[henton49er]

Harlequin,

This piece looks beautifully balanced to me and I love the way the body almost appears to float above the base. (Are they one piece or joined?). I find the lid/finial a little fussy, but admire the craftsmanship that went in to making it. Overall a very pleasing piece.

 

[monkeybiter]

What a fantastic piece of precision turning!
As said above, the join between the body and the base is simply stunning. And the extra detail revealed when the lid is off, excellent!

 

[cornucopia]

stunning =D>

 

[Harlequin]

Thanks all
Alli - yes, the base is indeed turned from a single piece

The key is to keep tools sharp all the time

 

[gregmcateer]

WOW!!!

That is lovely and amazingly fine.

Can you enlarge the photos for us to get a better look?

Greg

 

[cambournepete]

Can you enlarge the photos for us to get a better look?

Click on them.

 

[mikec]

That is beautiful =D> =D> =D> =D>

Having the ability to design such a piece is an achievement in itself but to then execute it so faultlessly
is amazing.

 

[Jensmith]

Wow, that's incredible. Stunning piece and I love the finial with the little drop on the bottom of the 'C'

 

[jumps]

some wonderfull detail in this piece.

 

[Roger C]

Harlequin. Well done. I will be the first to critisize. The foot a tad or two smaller in diameter. The finial bulb section also a little thinner.
The mock ivory piece to thick. All the above my opinion and given with the best intensions Regards Roger C

 

[gregmcateer]

Can you enlarge the photos for us to get a better look?

Click on them.

Doh!

Thanks Pete - I feel a right numpty, now!