Staple diet

[Les Symonds]

Question....what do you do with that gorgeous piece of yew that you've just turned into a vase, develops more split ends than a haircut in the Sahara?
Answer....staple it back together.
Next question....how do you boost the value of it?
Answer....by using hand cut Sterling Silver staples.



I guess that this is the back!


I did one of these a long time ago, out of spalted holly. Bryan (dr4g0nfly) classified it as Steampunk, so I named it the Steampunk Vase and it sold for £105....let's see how this one does!

C&C always welcome....Les

[Bryan Milham]

I don't see this one as Steampunk, more Frankenstein (Totally stitched together).

I like the shape and waisted area just above the foot. And the effect of the stitching you've created. Not sure about the topmost ring of wire, to me it looks like it might come lose, did you think about setting it in a small groove?

But well rescued, and I'll be interested to see how it is received by your adoring public.

[Les Symonds]

Not sure about the topmost ring of wire, to me it looks like it might come lose, did you think about setting it in a small groove?

Yep, Bryan....I cut a tiny groove with the tip of a skew. The wire was fixed in place by bending one end over and pressing it into a pre-drilled hole with a little c/a adhesive for good measure. I then trickled c/a into the groove off the end of a dress pin and pressed the wire into place, working just a quarter  of the circumference at a time, then clamping it for a few seconds. To finish, I cut the wire about 4mm over-size for the length I needed, bent the last few mm over, then glued it in place. Should be fine.

Les

[Bryan Milham]

Wow, the groove does not show at all, impressive work there Sir.

[Graham]

Very impressive, your versatility amazes me.

[edbanger]

I know where to send something that I would normally have thrown away

Looks great

Ed

[Les Symonds]

I know where to send something that I would normally have thrown away

If there'e one thing that Pete Moncrief-Jury taught me, it's that nothing gets wasted!

Les

[Eric Harvey]

this is why you should never throw things away,its a design oppertunity ,cheers,

Eric.

PS,great vase by the way.

[bodrighywood]

No such thing as bad wood, only lack of imagination. Every turner should have a shelf strictly for rejects, accidents and mishaps which will eventually become 'something different.'

Pete