Critique required-piece No 2.

[Paul.J]

Thought i would put another of my favourite pieces up for critique,seeing as how i'm out of action for a while
So this is a piece that i have put on the forum before some time ago.
Not sure of the timber still,think it is Sycamore.
I just like the colour and the faint grain pattern in it.
Got more shape to it than my last one.
What do you think.
Sizes are
150mm dia x 75mm high.
Finished with sanding sealer and Woodwax.
These are new photos,seemed to have lost the originals so any marks that can be seen are because the bowl is used.

 

[jpt]

HI

Unusual shape but it works well and I like it, I might try something along those lines myself if you don't mind.

The only thing I don't like is the inside base, it could just be a trick of the light/photo, but there appears to be a grove in that awkward area where the curved side meets the base.

That aside a very nice piece.

john

 

[Bodrighy]

Lovely clean looking piece there Paul.

How come your sycamore looks like that. I have a piece that I turned recently and it looks 'orrible, really dirty.

 

[CHJ]

How come your sycamore looks like that. I have a piece that I turned recently and it looks 'orrible, really dirty.

Pete, Sycamore has to be dried very rapidly and carefully to retain its light colour, left to its own devices it will go grey/tan etc, I presume down to the conversion of the sugars in the wood.

It also has to be staked vertically I believe, presumably to prevent pooling of moisture.

 

[CHJ]

Paul, having seen that in the flesh as well I think the differing contour works for the piece, adding something to the bland nature of the grain pattern.
Considering how early it was in your turning foray the finish you achieved is good as there is nowhere for any abrasive scratches to hide in figuring.

I can't decide if I would have preferred the inside flat portion to be wider, more in proportion with the external base or just a simple curve.

 

[Taffy Turner]

I like that a lot - simple, but effective!

Nicely finished too - any mistakes would show up something rotten on that.

Regards

Gary

 

[lugo35]

love it, great refreshing shape. like the rim detail.

 

[mrs. sliver]

love that pale colour. And I like the shape ... but then you know me .... what is the point being able to turn any shape you want and sticking to the 'rules'? :lol: nice one!

 

[NickWelford]

I like it too - different shape from the usual, but that adds to the appeal. Nice one, Paul.

 

[Paul.J]

Thanks for the comments everyone.

Bodrighy wrote
How come your sycamore looks like that. I have a piece that I turned recently and it looks 'orrible, really dirty.

Pete.
As i remember this piece was part turned green but started to split.
I left it for a while and the split had closed back up.
So i cautiously finished it off.There were also some lime green coloured patches on it which looked nice but these disappeared with the sanding.

Paul.J.

 

[La Truciolara]

Paul
I like it very much.
This shape was quite appreciated at Sèvres at the beginning of the 19th . They used to make soup bowls looking like yours. Of course it had a lid.
In addition your turning is really superb! Congratulation

 

[mudman]

I love it.
It seems really 'clean' and seems to give an impression of purity to me.
The shape and colour gives it a classical feel that I really like.

 

[Mark Hancock]

Paul

A nice looking piece and it appears to be well finished. The green flecks you referred to are characteristic of sycamore as the timber starts to deteriorate. At a later stage these turn into those dirty grey streaks you see in weathered sycamore.

As to the form I would have liked to have seen a smooth flowing curve internally rather than the flat area inside at the bottom and a little less width to the base.

I was going to say also not to have the step at the base but having looked at it again it's a repetition of the design feature below the rim so does fit well with the overall design. Well done.

 

[dickm]

Paul

As to the form I would have liked to have seen a smooth flowing curve internally rather than the flat area inside at the bottom and a little less width to the base.

Interesting. I think its a super finish, but would have preferred a slightly <larger> base. It looks a bit unstable to me with that ratio of rim diameter to base diameter and height.
Which all goes to show how we appreciate different forms.....

 

[Mark Hancock]

Paul

As to the form I would have liked to have seen a smooth flowing curve internally rather than the flat area inside at the bottom and a little less width to the base.

Interesting. I think its a super finish, but would have preferred a slightly <larger> base. It looks a bit unstable to me with that ratio of rim diameter to base diameter and height.
Which all goes to show how we appreciate different forms.....

Wouldn't it be boring if we all thought the same... :lol:

 

[Taffy Turner]

It seems really 'clean' and seems to give an impression of purity to me.
The shape and colour gives it a classical feel that I really like.

That's it - Mudman has put into words what I struggled to - I like it but couldn't articulate why! :roll:

Gary

 

[Paul.J]

Thanks for all the comments
JPT wrote
I might try something along those lines myself if you don't mind.
I don't mind at all John.I would look forward to seeing your attempt
Paul.J.