Spalted Poplar Vessel 5096

The object of this exercise was to create a piece which was rustic, but not excessively clunky. It measures 6 7/8 inches in diameter by 9 3/4 inches tall.

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Bruce Forrest

Registered: October 2005
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Date: Wed January 4, 2006
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cfuller

It looks like you nailed this for the rustic requirements. It looks like something that would be sitting on the shelf of a country antiques store. It is a little 'clunky' but that adds to the rustic look as does the wormy wood. It looks like a very functional old antique type turning that pre-dates all the artistic things we see today.

#1 Thu January 5, 2006 2:27am

Rev. Doug Miller

Rev. Doug Miller

I like it. Before I read your description, I said to myself that this looked like an old water jug. Nice work. 8)

#2 Thu January 5, 2006 4:45am

Ugly Duck

Lee Goehring

I agree with the Rev and Curt. I usually have a greater appreciation for this style instead of some of the more "artistic" things I see.
With that in mind, one suggestion I've been given regarding the finish for a rustic piece is to use a satin or maybe a semi-gloss finish instead of a high gloss. Maybe that's what you have, but it looks fairly glossy to me. I happen to like gloss, but thought I'd pass this on for consideration.

#3 Wed January 11, 2006 1:19am