Pierced platter

[shedhead]

I have not done much due to looking after my disabled parents. Had a day in the shed. Had a go at something away from the normal goblets Boxes i always turn out.

I think the wood is Spalted Larch, not too sure. I remember it was on the fire wood pile 18 months ago till my eagle eye spotted it.

 

[johnny.t.]

Thats flippin great Dermot. Beautiful well done, truly,truly impressive.

JT

 

[Neal Addy]

Beautiful. This is very nice work!

 

[shedhead]

Thanks for the feedback. Neal, after reading your tutorial on Photography, i had a go at the picture of the platter. Still room for improvment. It will be better if i use 2 lights.

 

[Bodrighy]

Where are you gyus all getting your inspiration from? Suddenly that standards seem to have rocketed. Very ompresive work Dermot.

Pete

 

[Turn It In]

Hi Dermot,
That is a really nice job you've done there and a great finished result from potential fire wood. This is certainly a transformation of the timber.
Regards,
Ian

 

[Jenx]

8) 8) 8) 8) Dermot !! thats bloody great Buddy.... I love that !!

Thats really nice... how did you 'green' the leaves ?

Very very nice indeed.... mighty impressive !

8) 8) 8)

 

[shedhead]

Jenx
I coloured the leaves with the Chestnut wood dye. When i filled in the colour i felt it was to solid a green, so i lightly sanded it back to let a bit of the grain show. It is my first try, i will have another go and see if i can improve.

 

[Oakbear]

Absolutely stunning!

 

[Paul.J]

That looks lovely Dermot
Great looking piece of wood and just the right amount of decoration and colour, i think

 

[stevebuk]

way to go dermot, impressive mate, love em...

 

[Blister]

Dermot

HI and thanks for posting this :lol:

Please dont think I am rocking the boat but my comments are as follows

Love the design of the piece

But I think there is too much going on :?

The blank has great color and figure , so why cover it up and cut it away

If you had used a plainer blank without the figure and color ?

Also , the holes in the leafs ? would it have been better to cut some fine lines just to let a hint of light through ? I think the holes are to big ?

Is it alright if I borrow your idea , when I get my workshop up and running again :roll:

Just my thoughts on you super idea

 

[loz]

Sweet Dermot !!!

Love the platter as a whole. I think the leaves are fab, as is the centre detail.


Loz

 

[mikec]

That looks great Dermot, the whole effect is very pleasing and a great interpretation of the raw material.

Mike C

 

[Walter Hall]

Brilliant piece of original design.

Walter

 

[shedhead]

Blister thanks for your comments. I tend to agree with you it has turn out "too busy". I do think it would be better on a plain blank

Feel free to do one like it, after all everyone gets their ideas from looking at someone else work. It's what everyone does.

Thanks to everyone for your comments.

 

[boysie39]

Stunning,Super,Brilliant,Love it, If I were at a craft fare and saw it I would not hesitate to buy. Great piece of design and workmanship.
REgards Boysie.

 

[gasmansteve]

Excellent stuff Dermot. There seems to be no end to ideas turning folk come up with. :lol:
Steve

 

[CHJ]

That's a great piece Dermot, from scrap heap to Gallery with a fair amount of inspiration in between.

 

[johnny.t.]

Dermot I keep comming back to look at this ,one thing I would like to know is from the picture the piece looks flat like a plaque, is this the case or does it have a curve to it?