Coloured box

[Dalboy]

Not done much in the way of turning lately.
This is a piece that I started at the beginning of the week but went wrong a couple of times and had to repaint it. The main pod is Ash and the ring stand is cherry. The wife thought I was making a lemon well with all the problems I felt like one.

 

[Bigblackdog]

That looks brilliant.

How did you do the tips?

 

[Penpal]

Delicate and appealing, beaut turning and presentation, why not paint the base?

Peter.

 

[chas_41_uk]

I like that Derek

 

[yorkshireman]

Some delicate work there Derek mate, how thin were the sides?

 

[Dalboy]

Thanks guys.

Some delicate work there Derek mate, how thin were the sides?

The wall thickness is a fraction under 1/8" as the whole thing is only 5" tall including the little stand

 

[Vic Perrin]

Well done mate

 

[GeordieB]

Thats really nice Derek hope you dont mind me saying I dont think the stand works mate but thats just my taste

 

[Dalboy]

Thats really nice Derek hope you dont mind me saying I dont think the stand works mate but thats just my taste

I have to agree with that I may even try and pierce it to make it look lighter and also so you can see the bottom of the box through it. It is sitting on the side where I can see it as this is where I can get the feel for it and see if it works or not, I do this with all of my pieces. It also gives the finish a chance to harden before putting it away.

 

[wm460]

Well done Derek.

 

[AllenN]

I like that and to be honest I think the contrast between the 'egg' and the base works for me. The finish on the top is quite something and I love the shape.

 

[Winemaker]

Well made not sure if I like it painted but that's my preference

 

[billyb_imp]

A very nice piece Derek, looks spot on

 

[Pierre]

I've looked at this several times now and each time it has caused me to look askance, I think I know what it is now, the join of the 2 halves doesn't look right it seems to need a fine gold band 1-2mm either side of the join. Just a personal opinion after all aesthetics are in the eye of the beholder.

PG

 

[iandel]

Works for me

 

[Dalboy]

Thank you guys.

I've looked at this several times now and each time it has caused me to look askance, I think I know what it is now, the join of the 2 halves doesn't look right it seems to need a fine gold band 1-2mm either side of the join. Just a personal opinion after all aesthetics are in the eye of the beholder.

PG

I did think of making a break but decided I wanted the pattern to match and flow straight through. Thanks for your thoughts all the same

 

[fortress]

I like the shape and the colour Derek.

 

[Walter]

I rather like that Derek, reminds me I must dig out my Jo Sonja paints and do some more coloured work.

For what it's worth I agree with Geordie about the base but not with Pierre about the join. Just shows that Pierre is correct when he says that aesthetics are in the eye of the beholder.

 

[Penpal]

Be interested how you end up but that colouring allowed the top and bottom to come together so well. The base final result will make or break the final appearance.

Peter.

 

[Graham_C]

That's gorgeous! My wife's seen it and wants to know if i can make one