coloured poplar burr

[georg]

When we first started colour washing our pieces in 2009 we used horse chestnut exclusively we have now found other
suitable woods to use  I e  maple burr apple burr and this one poplar burr.
we don't know if it needs the lid or not.

     Tony and Diane

[Roderick Evans]

Hi Tony

Subtle colouring of this beautiful burr, the pewter ring draws your eye to the purpley grey areas. Another stunning piece.
If I was lucky enough to have it in my display cabinet it would be without the lid.

Regards
Roderick

[Bryan Milham]

Tony,

the way you use satin to pop the grain is wonderful. Any chance of a clue as to how you do that, e.g. what stain, I can't get the same effect with spirit stains, thinned out to nothing or otherwise.

I also agree about the top, but again I'd think about something of a different colour, something that sits well against the shine of the pewter.

[georg]

    Thank you Roderick for your positive comments. We both liked it without a lid but then when we tried it with one
    we could not make our minds up.  As usual first impressions seem to be right.


    Bryan  all I can say is   it is spirit stain diluted, then sandingsealer, then melamine spray. Good Luck
   
    Tony

     

[The Bowler Hatted Turner]

Hello Tony and Diane.
            once again a very nice piece. If you have a lid it keeps the dust out but I think it looks better without.

[Derek]

Great shape and I like the staining just the right amount to make the grain stand out. I prefer the form without the lid as you can see the darkness against the metal rim which makes you want to look inside(even though there is nothing in there)

[georg]

Hi John and Derek
    After viewing the piece on the forum we can see things differently to viewing it at home.
    so we do agree no lid
   
  Tony and Diane

[edbanger]

love the shape, love the piece with the lid, bout sure about the colour of the burr it seems too have lot the naturalness to me sorry

ed

PS Great Turning!!!!!