Old habits die hard : critique requested

[Bodrighy]

I haven't done one like this for a while and was suffering withdrawal symptoms :lol:

Wood is apparently Bradford Pear: Bowl is 6" dia in most directions #-o it's a bit difficult measuring things like this. Approx. 3 1/2" tall, bowl is 3" deep. Finished with wax polish to provide contrast with bark (and lichen :lol: )

I know it's not everyone's taste but be interesting to see what folks think

Yes it still has lichen on it and the scar is a small branch that was cut ioff and the wound is also polished



Pete

 

[CHJ]

Don't you need a lid on it to keep the Genie in Pete ?

Not sure about the foot area, double step? think just the upper step would look better.

Obtained a good finish on it.

 

[Vulthoom]

Love it.

Especially the lichen!

 

[Jenx]

It certainly does resemble Aladdin's lamp from that angle, doesn't it !

I love it .. its 'different', and very 'Pete', both of which are part of a winning formula.
Without wanting to sound really daft .. I can imagine walking the dog through the woods, finding that, and thinking its part of the wood-sprite's crockery set... do yo know what I mean ?.... It totally captures the
'I've entered into a joint-venture with mother-nature' feel, which I think you are going for Pete.

It suggests a spirit of adventure & willingness to try something a little ways 'lateral' from the norm, resident in the creator ... and that works for me. I really like the piece.
A real 'conversation starter' . Love it

 

[Bodrighy]

I have still got he tenon on it Chas as I turned it a bit wet and may need to go back and 'adjust'. Final bowl will be a monopod :lol:

Wood sprite's crockery? I like that....perhaps make a series based on that theme. Thanks for the idea

Pete

 

[Anonymous]

Yes!

(thought I'd try one word with heavy expression :lol: )

I know it's not everyone's taste

Good taste takes a while to develop... give 'em time to catch up :wink:

 

[Woodmagnet]

Tis' a Hobbit Woodworkers porridge bowl. 8)
Super effort Pete, i like it loads.

 

[The Shark]

Hi Pete,
Very nice =D>

Malc

 

[TEP]

Sorry Pete, not my cup of tea!

I followed Chas's thought on the foot, but you have explained that. I like the top view, but the side view just don't look right to me. Wish I could explain it, don't seem fair saying I don't like it, and not being able to say how I think I would put it right.

All my personal taste of course, I still bet it sells when finished.

 

[Paul.J]

The rustic King returns
Looks to be a very woodland looking piece Pete.
I think i might have had a go at finishing the cut edge with a bit of carving,and blended it in more,rounding it off more.
Just looks too flat and straight,first piccy LHS.
I suppose i'm lichen it :lol:

 

[PowerTool]

I suppose i'm lichen it :lol:

And there was me,wondering what people think when he says he's off into the shed to play with his crotch.... :shock: :lol: :lol:

"Rustic" pieces have always held an appeal for me,can see the "Aladdins lamp" analogy,and love the idea of the new "wood sprites crockery" range

Andrew

 

[johnny.t.]

I like it Pete , in the first pic it looks a bit like Australia to me :lol:

The good finish against the natural log shape is a good effect.

The only criticism I would have is the chainsaw finished ends, i think I would like to see them sanded and finished like the bowl.

JT

 

[mikec]

Hi Pete,

That is a thought provoking piece :?

To my taste the large protrusion is a little too big and needs the end finished smooth to match the bowl. The rest is brilliant, lots to think about and most of the obvious comments have been made.

Keep up the good work

Mike C

 

[Bodrighy]

The cahin sawn ends have been sanded and polished leaving the marks. Tghe thinking was to show the 'process' through from original tree to finished bowl. Prefer the more romantic 'woodsprite' idea though

Pete

 

[wizer]

It doesn't really float my ferry. But more skill involved than my right elbow. So well done!

 

[tekno.mage]

Interesting piece and I like the shape. I also agree with those who commented about it being woodland creature's crockery!

I like the lichen and moss left on, but wonder if it will stay attached if the bowl is kept indoors and it dries out further? I presume you've put no finish on the mossy/licheny part.

tekno.mage

 

[user 5053]

To be fair the photograph is very poor and gives no indication of its shape, form or weight. I would of made it into rounder tactile shape whilst retaining the natural edge. Generally it is a nice idea and the turner has gone away from stereotypical, rather delicate and twee produucts we are seeing in a lot of contemporary woodturning . He has also gone away from the yew, spalted beech woods which is to be commended. Also there is nothing wrong with the woodland rustic look beacause that is what sells wood. There is too much rarified, anodyne soulless stuff about and this sort of work is a breath of fresh air.

 

[Finial]

I think sometimes with bark edges you need to get the rim more horizontal. I don't mean level, up and down is ok, but on this one most of the bark is side to side and part of it is too vertical, that makes it look wrong to me. You made too large a bowl from the log so part of the rim came from too near the edge.

 

[Bodrighy]

If it was meant to be a traditional natural edge bowl I'd agree Finial but that was the last thing on my mind. As I said in the original post this sort of thing isn't everyone's taste. In many ways these 'rustic' things I turn are meant to be as tactile as possible which is why in this case I have also left the chainsaw marks though they have been smoothed and polished. Thanks for your comments though

Pete

 

[mark sanger]

Nice organic work Pete. Well done