pheonix out of the flams

[wider]

named Phoenix out of the flames. it is 6"high and 4"a cross and is made from yew it is a slant on the one by Nick arnull. it was turned and hollowed then cut using a Axminster hanging cutting attachment. i have scorched the edges to look as if it had been in the fire and also left slightly scarred to give character. i used the intrinsic colours to finish of with Danish oil . all comments welcome.

[Bryan Milham]

And the slightly rough edges to the cut-aways only add to the impression of dancing flame.

I'll lay Odds that the dancing candlelight looks great in a darkened room.

[Walnut Les]

Your a brave man trying to colour yew Dennis not to mention cutting into it in the way that you have. I must say well done for having a go at something different. Les

[Derek]

I like the design and how you have cut it Dennis the only thing that sticks out like a sore thumb is in the last photo where you over scorched on the left it spoils a very nice piece

[wider]

Thank you all for the comments. Derek the part you are on about was like that to start with so give me the idea to scorch the rest.

[Derek]

Thank you all for the comments. Derek the part you are on about was like that to start with so give me the idea to scorch the rest.

Shame about that but you have to work with what you have