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Mike Gibson

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Old Blue
« on: March 05, 2015, 02:51:38 PM »
I am very proud (and happy) that my piece has been accepted into Creativity in Construction exhibition for the AAW Symposium in Pittsburgh.
Old Blue,
The kettle was turned from Pear, the handle from mild steel. The kettles old knocked about enamel and sooty appearance as if used on a camp fire was achieved with an airbrush using acrylic paints. The finish to the enamel section of the kettle was an acrylic gloss.
   I look forward to meeting many of you at the AWGB Seminar in August.  Thanks for looking Michael
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Offline The Bowler Hatted Turner

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Re: Old Blue
« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2015, 03:17:58 PM »
Well done Mike and certainly well deserved. looking forward to meeting you too.
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Offline Graham

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Re: Old Blue
« Reply #2 on: March 05, 2015, 03:50:00 PM »
That is incredibly life like. We had one just like it

I trust you will be bringing some of your work for the exhibition here.
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Re: Old Blue
« Reply #3 on: March 05, 2015, 04:14:52 PM »
Well done Mike another great piece. It will be good to finally meet up at the Symposium.
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Re: Old Blue
« Reply #4 on: March 05, 2015, 08:35:24 PM »
Michael another stunning piece hope to meet you in August

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Re: Old Blue
« Reply #5 on: March 06, 2015, 12:48:41 AM »
come on now, own up.

you bought that at your local car boot... ;D
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Offline malcy

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Re: Old Blue
« Reply #6 on: March 06, 2015, 04:33:18 PM »
Brilliant. Just like the real thing. Malcolm.
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Re: Old Blue
« Reply #7 on: March 06, 2015, 07:40:15 PM »
Can I have two lumps in mine please. well made Michael it looks just like the real thing. Les
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Re: Old Blue
« Reply #8 on: March 06, 2015, 09:29:52 PM »
Well done Mike, a brilliant piece of work. Your selection for the Creativity in Construction exhibition for the AAW Symposium in Pittsburgh is an honour fully deserved.
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Mike Gibson

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Re: Old Blue
« Reply #9 on: March 07, 2015, 03:03:50 PM »
Thanks for all your comments. I am hoping i can bring some of my work with me but anybody that has flown lately knows how hard the airliners make it. My tools alone nearly make up the weight allowance, and l do need to bring a change of underwear ;D   Michael.
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Re: Old Blue
« Reply #10 on: March 07, 2015, 07:48:23 PM »
Mike, if someone told me that was enameled tinplate I would not argue with them. You have created an amazing effect, even down to the scuffs and chips in the enamel.

In fact it looks so much like a real kettle, I'm having troubles commenting on it as a turning.

Wonderful.
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