Pieces from the shed

[Stiggy]

Thanks Coley - very good lol!

Thanks Derek, I am really pleased with this one - it ticks a lot of boxes for me!

 

[Stiggy]

Here is my latest creation - full project video will be on YouTube tomorrow!

Sycamore 10" x 2", sanded, glued, ebonised and waxed!

C&C welcome.

 

[Dalboy]

Very nice Stiggy, you have been listening to that Ed again haven't you

 

[Stiggy]

Lol! Cheers Derek!

No actually, although Ed DID choose this blank for me!

This one was inspired by Martin Saban-Smith and Mike Waldt.

Video is now up!

 

[Mal]

That is a really nice job Stiggy!
I may have to try that myself one day, once I upgrade my lathe that is.

Yet another on my 'to try out' list

 

[DaWoodster]

Looks great, can't wait to see the YouTube video...

 

[Dalboy]

Lol! Cheers Derek!

No actually, although Ed DID choose this blank for me!

This one was inspired by Martin Saban-Smith and Mike Waldt.

Video is now up!

Have you seen Ed's work like this

 

[Stiggy]

No Derek, only the one Mike Waldt did.

 

[Dalboy]

HERE is one of Ed's HMG turnings. Not sure if you need to sign in

 

[Stiggy]

Actually, we DID chat about the process in those photos, but I wasn't able to do it as I couldn't afford to buy the acrylic spray sealer and the gilt!

Maybe that's why I did this instead.

 

[beganasatree]

Hi Stiggy,is there a link to the video??

Peter.

 

[Stiggy]

Yes Peter - my channel is;

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHoefX ... Isj0t_-9wg

 

[beganasatree]

Thank's Stiggy,I shall go now and have a look.

Peter.

 

[Stiggy]

This piece was meant to be a test piece to try out a new abrasive paste, but I couldn't let it lie and decided to finish it!

It is walnut, approx 6" x 2", sanded to 240, 2x sanding sealer then paste was used and wax 22 finish. The gold is a gilt wax paste my missus bought me.

C&C welcome as always, video will be up this evening.

 

[Dalboy]

You certainly coming along with shapes now they seem to flow more. Good to see you experimenting with texture and colour.
A good looking bowl and it looks like you have paid attention to not getting tool marks which shows with a nicley finished piece

 

[Stiggy]

Thanks Derek!

Video is up! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_lcCj0I7MU

 

[CHJ]

As per. Derek's comments, much improvement on blemish removal and proportions on form are good.
Can't see any 'flats' on the flow of the curves which is one of the first distractions to learn to eliminate.

 

[Stiggy]

Hi guys, not been around much recently, I seem to spend most my time on Youtube or Facebook these days!

Here is something new for you, it's out of 10" x 2" Sycamore, with an offset bowl with plenty of paint, sweat and tears!

I've dreamt of doing this since I first saw Gary Lowe's effort when I first started and have been wanting to do this ever since!

The idea is the dish of the bowl is meant to be a planet crossing in front of another planet or sun. The grain direction was carefully chosen in order to give a spherical look with the lines.

Around the edge of the whole bowl is a micro bevel at 45 degrees. This is to catch the paint if it went too far, so I could clean up any excess from running down the outside.

I hope you like it as much as I do!

(video will be up early this week)

 

[Dalboy]

You already know my views on this piece so I will just say nicely turned and finished keep playing Stggy

 

[Stiggy]

Thanks Derek

It's all a learning curve eh!? Next time I do something like this I will change a few things - I've learnt an awful lot doing this!