Marachino Cherry

Turned from Cherry (duh). 8 1/2" wide by 3 1/2" tall. Sprayed inside and out with red colored water based Lacquer. Nearly buffed through the outside. Did on the inside. Must not have been cured long enough because the inside lacquer came off in one huge sheet. Re-sanded, leaving only a remnant of the red color. Outside is slick as it can be. Still has a few marks in the lacquer though from the buffing too early. Any and all comments and critiques welcome.

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Rev. Doug Miller

Rev. Doug Miller

Registered: November 2004
Location: Hardinsburg, KY
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Date: Wed September 7, 2011
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Keywords: marachino cherry

Comments

Carrie Bradfield

I actually like the red outside and cherry wood inside even though that wasn't your initial thought. I think you should do a more literal very round "cherry" shape for this and really emphasize the candy red outside.

#1 Thu September 8, 2011 3:14am

Don Leydens

Don Leydens

Very nicely done, Rev.

Don L.

#2 Thu September 8, 2011 12:03pm

Mike Baber

That is nice Rev, looks more "orange" to me than it does red, either way how does mama like it?

Wizzy

#3 Thu September 8, 2011 6:11pm

Erika Kendra

Saw this on the B&B site, and I love it! The red on the outside is a perfect complement to the interior wood.

#4 Thu September 8, 2011 11:51pm

Rev. Doug Miller

Rev. Doug Miller

Mike, the red is really RED.
Great idea, Carrie. I might have to try that some time.
Thank all four of you. This was an idea I got several years ago from a fellow in another contest. He cut up a 2x4 and did a segmented piece and sprayed it with red lacquer. Came out very nice. Of course his was regular lacquer where mine is water based. I'm sure he didn't rush the cure time on it either. Another lesson learned. 8^)

#5 Fri September 9, 2011 5:45am

Greg Plank

Wish the picture would open up for me. Does anyone else ever have that problem?

Greg Plank

#6 Sat September 10, 2011 4:07am

Rev. Doug Miller

Rev. Doug Miller

Not sure what's going on for you. I can see it and it seems that others are seeing it as well. Have you tried logging out and re-logging in? Maybe check with Ron is you continue to have problems. Hope you can see it soon. I'd like to hear what you think about it. 8^)

#7 Sat September 10, 2011 5:27am

Roger Smith

Great job Rev.!!!

#8 Sat September 10, 2011 10:38am

Bill Schoppert

Very nice. Really like the contrast between the inside and outside.

#9 Sun September 18, 2011 3:43pm