Asian Tea

[Mike Gibson]

Asian Tea is made from Pear and stands approx. 9" high. A few people on this forum have in the past said they did not like some of my work painted or textured etc, as the could not see the wood. So l made this one just for them 

[Les Symonds]

That's rather fine, Michael. I'll bet that the joint between the spout and the body of the pot took some fiddly work!
Les

[Bryan Milham]

Mike,

The balance in this piece is amazing.

Why do you always work in pear, I think Bradford Pear. I have learnt that it is used in some musical instruments, especially where moisture is involved, such as Mouth Organs, as it is unaffected by the damp, but what is it about pear that make you use it so much.

[Mike Gibson]

Mike,

The balance in this piece is amazing.

Why do you always work in pear, I think Bradford Pear. I have learnt that it is used in some musical instruments, especially where moisture is involved, such as Mouth Organs, as it is unaffected by the damp, but what is it about pear that make you use it so much.

  I use a lot of Bradford Pear because first there is plenty around here especially after a storm they have a tendency to split and are taken down. It has a dense close bland grain which is ideal for texturing/pyro etc.  It is wonderful to turn while green, and if you get it right during the drying process it becomes very stable.

[Mike Gibson]

That's rather fine, Michael. I'll bet that the joint between the spout and the body of the pot took some fiddly work!
Les

   Thanks Les, Yes that is the part that takes all the time.

[hughie]

Well done! Ornate and delicate at the same time not easily achieved. The choice of Pear is good as it allows everything else to come through.


I hope my wife doesnt see this she will want one

[Richard Kennedy]

another beauty always a pleasure to see your work!