Author Topic: Spalted Beech with Glass Frit inlay  (Read 3889 times)

Offline GBF

  • platinum
  • *****
  • Posts: 2262
    • Artistry in wood
Spalted Beech with Glass Frit inlay
« on: July 20, 2017, 03:47:54 PM »
This Bowl is turned from Spalted Beech and inlaid with Glass Frit.

15" x  3"

C&C as always


The man that never made a mistake never made anything

Offline Philip Green

  • bronze
  • ***
  • Posts: 128
    • No Mans Land
Re: Spalted Beech with Glass Frit inlay
« Reply #1 on: July 20, 2017, 04:49:48 PM »
Works for me George.

The only small niggle that I can see is the cluster at 3 o'clock is a bit too close together.
Philip from sunny St Issey

Offline ken rodgers

  • bronze
  • ***
  • Posts: 239
Re: Spalted Beech with Glass Frit inlay
« Reply #2 on: July 20, 2017, 05:22:20 PM »
Hi George,
Not to sure on this one, don't know why I cannot make my mind up about it. Maybe it is a bit too busy for me - just a personal observation.
It does remind me of the colour blindness tests at the opticians
Regards
Ken

Offline Bryan Milham

  • Administrator
  • platinum
  • *****
  • Posts: 4500
  • I’ve had my patience tested; I’m negative
Re: Spalted Beech with Glass Frit inlay
« Reply #3 on: July 20, 2017, 05:28:43 PM »
George,

And the hard bit (as ever) is making it all look random.

Just a though, if you turn it a bit, the cluster at 3 o' clock won't be there any longer  ;D ;D ;D
Oh Lord, Lead me not into temptation…

...Oh who am I kidding, follow me, I know a shortcut!

Offline Les Symonds

  • platinum
  • *****
  • Posts: 3273
    • Pren
Re: Spalted Beech with Glass Frit inlay
« Reply #4 on: July 20, 2017, 07:01:09 PM »
Interesting effect, The mix of colours doesn't work for me, but I've always been very restrained in my choice of colour.
Les
Education is important, but wood turning is importanter.

Offline GBF

  • platinum
  • *****
  • Posts: 2262
    • Artistry in wood
Re: Spalted Beech with Glass Frit inlay
« Reply #5 on: July 20, 2017, 08:02:40 PM »
Marmite  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
The man that never made a mistake never made anything

Offline bodrighywood

  • platinum
  • *****
  • Posts: 3631
    • Bodrighy Wood
Re: Spalted Beech with Glass Frit inlay
« Reply #6 on: July 20, 2017, 09:23:55 PM »
Marmite  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Definitely. Love the idea, the quality etc but the overall effect isn't my cup of tea. I'm not the one buying so doesn't matter LOL.

Pete
Turners don't make mistakes, they have design opportunities

Offline GBF

  • platinum
  • *****
  • Posts: 2262
    • Artistry in wood
Re: Spalted Beech with Glass Frit inlay
« Reply #7 on: July 20, 2017, 09:27:30 PM »
I have come to the conclusion that doing this on Wide Rimmed Bowls is more work than it is worth but if you dont try you will never win.
I still have lots of Glass and lots of ideas so I am not really bothered it is all part of having a go and learning new things.

Marmite  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Definitely. Love the idea, the quality etc but the overall effect isn't my cup of tea. I'm not the one buying so doesn't matter LOL.

Pete

I wont sell it Pete I am not sure it is good enough so I will probably give it away to a charity raffle or something


Regards George
« Last Edit: July 20, 2017, 09:37:45 PM by GBF »
The man that never made a mistake never made anything

Offline bodrighywood

  • platinum
  • *****
  • Posts: 3631
    • Bodrighy Wood
Re: Spalted Beech with Glass Frit inlay
« Reply #8 on: July 20, 2017, 09:59:12 PM »
I have come to the conclusion that doing this on Wide Rimmed Bowls is more work than it is worth but if you don't try you will never win.
I still have lots of Glass and lots of ideas so I am not really bothered it is all part of having a go and learning new things

Regards George


I agree I have bins full of not good enough fire wood LOL.

Pete
Turners don't make mistakes, they have design opportunities

Offline GBF

  • platinum
  • *****
  • Posts: 2262
    • Artistry in wood
Re: Spalted Beech with Glass Frit inlay
« Reply #9 on: July 20, 2017, 10:29:34 PM »
Hardly firewood LOL

Regards George
The man that never made a mistake never made anything

Offline bodrighywood

  • platinum
  • *****
  • Posts: 3631
    • Bodrighy Wood
Re: Spalted Beech with Glass Frit inlay
« Reply #10 on: July 20, 2017, 10:30:40 PM »
My rejects aren't as good as you rejects though LOL.

Pete
Turners don't make mistakes, they have design opportunities

Offline otterbank

  • bronze
  • ***
  • Posts: 85
Re: Spalted Beech with Glass Frit inlay
« Reply #11 on: July 20, 2017, 11:21:40 PM »
Reminds me of an old tin spinning top. Like the idea but not too keen on the lime green colour. Might be worth a go with a single colour. As you say you have to try. I think it has some legs.
Cheers
Michael

Offline edbanger

  • platinum
  • *****
  • Posts: 1719
    • Olivers Woodturning
Re: Spalted Beech with Glass Frit inlay
« Reply #12 on: July 21, 2017, 08:26:04 AM »
Well George

I'll buck the trend as always, I love it as posted on FB.

It's refreshing to see something other than a interference painted rim on the bowl.

All the best

Ed

Offline GBF

  • platinum
  • *****
  • Posts: 2262
    • Artistry in wood
Re: Spalted Beech with Glass Frit inlay
« Reply #13 on: July 21, 2017, 08:53:54 AM »
Hi Michael

The colour is bright yellow not green the colours look a lot brighter in real life.

Thank you Ed It has been more work than it is worth but well worth the effort all part of the learning curve.

Regards George
The man that never made a mistake never made anything

Offline andy44

  • Andy
  • gold
  • ****
  • Posts: 264
Re: Spalted Beech with Glass Frit inlay
« Reply #14 on: July 21, 2017, 09:28:39 AM »
Hi George
I like the piece, can imagine there is a lot of work involved doing the inlay and finishing etc
All the best
Andy
regards
Andy