Cherry Burl HF

This hollow form was produced from a Cherry Burl section that was attacked by insects. I decided to experiment with filling the bug trails with an aluminum powder/CA glue mixture for aesthetics and stability. I had mixed emotions about the outcome of this one, until I turned the finial/cap from Aluminum and Ebony. Folks gravitated to this piece at 2 shows and it sold on the third attempt. I'm gonna miss it. C&C are welcomed.
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Leo Frilot

Registered: February 2007
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
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Date: Thu November 24, 2011
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Keywords: cherry burl hollow form aluminum ebony

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Chuck Beland

Leo,
I like the overall look but i THINK IT WOULD HAVE LOOKED BETTER USING A DRAMATIC COLOR INSTEAD OF What you used.

IMHO

#1 Thu November 24, 2011 10:52am

Robert_Harper

I like it a lot. I'd have a hard time parting with it if I'd made it. I'd not thought of using aluminum dust but I don't have much. I like the look of brass with cherry so I'll use that a lot.

Live long, love lots, and turn fast.

#2 Thu November 24, 2011 11:50am

Leo Frilot

I thought about brass, but felt it would have blended too well with the wood color. I was going for contrast in this piece. Maybe next time I'll try brass. Thanks for the comments.

#3 Sat November 26, 2011 5:54pm