A couple of dried-flower/grass vases

[Les Symonds]

Not my usual line, but I fancied doing something different and saw a shape similar to one of these, on this forum, a week or two ago. The shape inspired me, so I ran with it and this was the result.
The first one is weathered old burr oak with a lime collar, about 24cm tall
The second is green yew with an ebonised oak collar and is 32cm tall. The yew has developed quite a few splits whilst turning, so they've all been ca glued or packed with epoxy.

C&C always welcome ... Les

[GBF]

First one really works for me the second one doesn't.

Regards George

[Bryan Milham]

Les,

They are attractive but I'm not sold on your description. Grass/Weed pots normally have a more rustic feel to them, in keeping with the American version of ikebana.  These stand on their own as decorative items.

[edbanger]

Both are up to your usual high standards of workmanship Les

But the Oak one ticks all the boxes for me

Ed

[georg]

      For us Les  its  the oak one that attracts us the most.
     Kind Regards Tony di