beech hollow form.

[wider]

well had to get back to the hollow forms and finial tonight. I had this bit of spalted beech part turned to a round and decided to use it tonight as the hollow form. it is 5" across and 4 1/2 high and with the finial it is 7" high. all comments welcome.

[Les Symonds]

That really works for me....I think it's ace!
Les

[wider]

thank you Les.

[Wood spinner]

Nothing not to like with this , natures decoration as well

Very nice

[GBF]

Nice form good finish in my opinion it does not need the Finial.
Sometimes I think turners think every Hollow form should have a finial when most of the time it is an unnecessary distraction to the form

Regards George

[Bryan Milham]

You've done that piece of timber a great service.

The curves follow through beautifully into a really nicely shaped form.

[APH]

That's a lovely piece.
IMHO the finial is a good choice, but would look even better if in a very dark or black wood. Then it would link with the dark spalting lines and add more to the piece.

[wider]

thank you all for the comments. I have taken photos of the form without the finial so you can see what you think with out. as for the dark timber I haven't got any black timber but could darken this by using a black die and see what happens.

[GBF]

That is an improvement in my opinion

Regards George

[APH]

as for the dark timber I haven't got any black timber but could darken this by using a black die and see what happens.

Maybe turn a second finial and colour it or get a scrap of dark wood ? It would be a shame if you didn't like the original when coloured.

Or do it Photoshop ?

[wider]

thank you for that and I like the black finial. sorry George but I actually like the form with the finial. I know it is personal preference and if I sell it they can decide for them selves what they like but I think the wife has her eye on this one.

[GBF]

No accounting for taste LOL

Regards George

[wider]

lol

[wider]

bit the bullet and decided to black the finial on this one and this is the outcome.

[APH]

Better.