natraul edge hollow form

[cornucopia]

today i've turned another piece of the horse chestnut slice- see blog entry for more info and extra piccys

here it is between centres

into the round

mounted on a 6" faceplate

the initial shape is roughed out

the entry hole is made and the neck is refined- you have to be very careful at this stage not to break the bond between the bark and wood. :roll:

here i have reduced the base size but still left some extra for support

using a bend a light during hollowing i turn the workshop lights of and check the wall thickness

all the hollowing is done so i complete the outside shape ready to sand

the finished piece

 

[PowerTool]

Very nice work,George - colour and contrast is fantastic

Andrew

 

[RATWOOD]

Very nice George I am gad I am not the only one to work with the lights off
I love colour and contrast is fantastic

 

[Paul.J]

Excellent George
Like the shape,colours,and the top edge looks like mushrooms growing on it.
I see the benefit of the bendy light