Beech vase

[fuzzyturns]

I had 9 spalted beech blanks from Steve Earis a while ago, all about 14" tall and 4" diameter. They will probably all be turned into vases, sharing the same basic shape and then using a variety of decorations on them (variations on a theme so to speak).
Here's the first one that I've finished: red/orange textile dye, satin acrylic lacquer, matt black spray paint and some gold buff-it.
The inside is left in its natural state, and only sealed, to show the spalting (although there isn't all that much on this one, just some discoloration).
As usual, all C&C welcome.

[Gary Lowe]

Hi Fuzzy, yes I like this one, plain but elegant at the same time. Nice colouring and the decorative band gets your attention but is not over powering enough to distract you from the overall effect.

Nicely done.

Best Regards

Gary

[seventhdevil]

I had 9 spalted beech blanks from Steve Earis a while ago, all about 14" tall and 4" diameter. They will probably all be turned into vases, sharing the same basic shape and then using a variety of decorations on them (variations on a theme so to speak).
Here's the first one that I've finished: red/orange textile dye, satin acrylic lacquer, matt black spray paint and some gold buff-it.
The inside is left in its natural state, and only sealed, to show the spalting (although there isn't all that much on this one, just some discoloration).
As usual, all C&C welcome.

they were over 5" diameter...

glad to see that the plainer one still gets nicely used.

[Bryan Milham]

Fuzzy, the decorated band is not overly fussy and works well.

First of 9 blanks, could be a series with a common theme, post the rest as you turn them please.

[fuzzyturns]

Thanks for the feedback, guys.

Yes, it will be a series. I have a few ideas about different colouring, texturing and other decorations. I'll probably make into an evolutionary sequence, starting with a plain shape and undecorated surface, right through to one where the original shape is hardly recognizable. It's going to be quite a journey!

[Les Symonds]

I like the simplicity of the shape and the fact that the decorative band is not too prominent. I also like the curve at the base which makes it look as the the curve follows right through in your photo.

Les

[fuzzyturns]

The curve does go all the way around, and the actual base the vase stands on is less than 2" diameter. Makes it a bit shaky, so this really is a display piece only (unless any dried flowers or grasses are very evenly distributed. I left quite a bit of material in the base (the bottom of the inside is about 2" above the foot), but it certainly has not got a lot of stability.

[Sevilla]

I believevthat many insights can be learned just turning up side down a piece in this case a vase. A perfect 30-30 rifle bullet.

[edbanger]

Nice work Fuzzy

Like the shape and the band looks great.

All the best

Ed