Goblet

[johnny.t.]

Made this this morning,I'm not too sure about it,so I thought I'd see what others thought :?


I know the burnt line at the top is a bit OTT ,I got carried away(but not by men in white coats).

cheers JT

 

[Bodrighy]

Lovely wood, thought it was yew at first but seeing it big I'm not so sure.

Basic shape is good apart from the foor which seems a bit clunky to me. I agree that the black line is unnecessary especially with the colouring and figuring in the wood.
I like the bowl shape and often use this form myself but would probably havv a longer stem.

All this is personal opinion. The finish etc looks good, style etc is up to the individual

Pete

 

[stevebuk]

i really like it, but again i am not keen on the thick black but overall i thinks its great.

 

[Paul.J]

Not sure about this one JT it all looks out of proportion to me :?
The bowl is a nice looking shape which would look good on it's own,but the burnt ring does spoil it,far too wide
The base looks slightly too big and chunky looking,and the stem could do with been a little taller.
Nice looking timber though,and will look forward to the next one
Again these are just my thoughts as i see it.

 

[CHJ]

Not far out for me on shape, would like to to see the foot a little thinner, the wood (beech?) figuring fits in well although I agree the top burnt band does look out of place, don't think any embellishment of the contour change was needed.

 

[wabbitpoo]

A longer stem would have made the foot in propoprtion, IMHO. Nice work though - f only it wasnt so cold I'd be out there trying the same thing!

 

[John. B]

Quite like it JT, a little unbalanced. Top to the stem/foot.
definitely no, no, on the black bit. If you want black lines grind a 1.5 mm parting tool from an old screwdriver,
300mm of thin wire each end wound around couple of 75mm dowels and thats your burner. A few seconds held in the groove made by the parting tool, a well defined black line at virtually no cost.

John. B

 

[John. B]

Wabbitpoo,
see my post in 'Buying Advice about W/S heaters.

John. B

 

[johnny.t.]

Thanks for comments, I decided I didn't like it,and went straight back out for another try with the other half of the log.......


I'll try to find someone to 'love' the first one but I'm much happier with this. It's made from more of the sycamore heap.

cheers JT

 

[CHJ]

Concur on the satisfaction stakes, the slimmer bowl is in better proportion to the stem and base, the stem highlights are not overpowering and to me seem to compliment the wood figuring.

 

[Paul.J]

A lot better JT
The bowl is more elongated on this piece making it look slimmer,and the foot is better proportioned.It's just the stem now i think that would look better if it was still slightly longer.
Again lovely piece of wood

 

[Jenx]

Nice Johnny... and 'cap doffed' to that kind of mentality.....

"I'm not happy, so I went back until I was"

Big respect to that kind of mindset, every time ! 8) 8)

 

[Bodrighy]

Much better. I suspect that someone somewhere will like the first one as well.

Pete

 

[John. B]

Much better balanced than the first one. IMO still very slightly large in the cup, but that's a personal liking.
Love the figuring, what wood is it?
I also wholeheartedly endorse remarks from Jenx about mindset.
Good for you.

John. B

 

[PowerTool]

As already said,much better proportions on the second one
Not that it means there is anything wrong with the first one - I think fellow turners tend to look at things with a slightly more critical eye than the average member of the public anyway,so there are probably lots of people who will love them both.
As Graham (Oldsoke) said - "every piece is a learning piece" and never forget the main reason for turning - because you
enjoy it!

Andrew

 

[johnny.t.]

Thanks for the comments 8) , not sure on my mindset I just hate finishing something and feeling negative about it, I'm one for 'getting back on the horse'.
Anyway I still wasn't happy with either of yesterdays goblets, so being at home again(recession has hit and I haven't had any work come in for over a month At least I get to do lots of turning ) I cut up some more sycamore and made a couple more, this time going for more simple bowl shapes and putting a bit more thought into stem and base(all experimental really).
This one is 7 1/4" tall and finished in wax


This one I put a slight curve in the sides of the bowl and did a bit more with the stem decoration.It's 6 1/2" tall and again finished with hard wax.


Your thoughts/comments appreciated as ever
cheers JT

 

[Bodrighy]

I like the first one particularly. The longer stem appeals to me. Not sure about the bead in the middle of the other one personally. Let's face it, the only thing that can be criticised in any of them is the shape and design and that is always a personal choice. If the inside is as good as the outside they are all fine.
Google 'glassware' and have a look at the different shapes that goblets and wine glasses come in. I was surprised at the variation in shape and design.

Pete

 

[CHJ]

Elegance approaches, just a little heavy on the middle of the second ones stem in my eyes.

Full marks on the work output, a satisfying outcome for a days hobby spinning.

 

[John. B]

I put great store on a balanced item. If it is out of balance it just does not look quite right, if however it is balanced, it feels and looks right.
I think you have got it just right, particularly in the first one.
The second not really keen on the stem. A personal thing, but I like stems to be uncluttered. Lovely wood, very nice figuring.
next make a Champagne flute. A longish thin stem with a long thin walled top. It will task you on your hollowing skill and gives good practice making thin stems.
Needs a close grained wood (thin stems need support).
Good Job. =D> =D> =D>

John. B

 

[PowerTool]

Again,a couple of very nice items - but the first one just edges in to the lead for me ; it just looks better with the straighter stem,I think.
I do however,like the slight curve on the bowl of the second one.

So perhaps the bowl of the second one on the stem of the first one... :-k

Andrew