Ice Cream Sundae

10.5 x 5.75 big leaf maple burl double natural edge lidded box with padauk finial and base. This chunk of big leaf has been sitting around in my shop for over a year just waiting for me to have the right inspiration to create something from it. It was actually two fairly small burls that made a small connection at the base which disallowed any sort of bowl or hollow form. Finally it hit me...an ice cream sundae! The lid sits on a small "shelf" inside the main body of the box. The lid flares to a dome shape as it moves towards the seat. The padauk finial reminds me of strawberry syrup dripping onto partially melted ice cream with a splash created by the natural edge of the lid. This was a fun piece to creat. All comments and critiques are welcome and appreciated.

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jprosise

Registered: September 2005
Location: Nashville, TN
Posts: 229

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Date: Fri April 6, 2007
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Keywords: ice cream sundae

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jprosise

It has been almost a year since I have posted anything. My job is a bit more settled now so I hope that I can once again be more of a regular contributor to this wonderful site.

#1 Fri April 6, 2007 11:31am

jgo317

nice piece. very good idea.

#2 Fri April 6, 2007 12:33pm

JR Horsley

makes me want to go to DQ, very cool piece

#3 Fri April 6, 2007 1:32pm

Larry Charlot

Way Cool, well done.

#4 Fri April 6, 2007 2:13pm

Freddie

Excellant!

#5 Fri April 6, 2007 5:20pm

WinsorWoods

Nice job! It's reminiscent of the ring box rose that spinner posted up here a while back.

#6 Fri April 6, 2007 5:58pm

Gil

Hi Jerry, good to see your fine work back in the gallery.
The Ice Cream Sundae is gorgeous!!
Gil

#7 Fri April 6, 2007 6:42pm

Rev. Doug Miller

Rev. Doug Miller

great imagination. and a lovely piece as well. you done good. 8)

#8 Fri April 6, 2007 9:10pm

Big_Mike

Definitely a yummy piece. Jerry, I always admire your work and your imagination. Good stuff!!!

#9 Fri April 6, 2007 9:52pm

JimQuarles

Definately another WOW piece.

#10 Sat April 7, 2007 2:17am

kidcolombia

Jerry, this is an exquisite piece of work, needless to say. Personally I don't agree with the finial per se as it doesn't seem realistic as regards the intention described nor as viewed. Beautiful finial but to my eye, it just doesn't go with the rest, and the rest is out of this world.
Jim

#11 Sun April 8, 2007 1:37am

kengrunke

I too, am not all that sure about the finial, it seems a bit too busy. But what a beautiful comeback, Jerry, and a feast for the eyes. Very tasty looking!

#12 Mon April 9, 2007 3:28pm