Popcorn tree vase

Four by 5.5 inches. Finished with DO and 3 coats of wipe-on poly.

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Roger Smith

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Date: Thu August 27, 2009
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Mike Baber

I love what I see in this piece with what's going on in the wood, for a simple piece, it turned out quite well! What is the wood?

Wizzy

#1 Thu August 27, 2009 4:36am

Roger Smith

It from a popcorn tree also known as a Chinese tallow.

#2 Thu August 27, 2009 11:32am

Rev. Doug Miller

Rev. Doug Miller

I've heard of this tree, but really didn't know anything about it until just now. WOW! Sounds like we need to turn this stuff our of existence. FL is being over run with it. In fact, it is considered a noxious weed there.

I do like your form. I'm wondering if this is the natural color of this wood. Looks to have a dark wash on it that's been sanded off. Could be used as some interesting hilights in certain instances. 8-)

#3 Thu August 27, 2009 1:24pm

Roger Smith

Doug, No wash or dye used. These limbs had been cut several weeks when I got them and was already spalted. I think the lighter color is the natural color of the wood. I have a couple other pieces that is almost black in spots. It colors up in places kind of like buckeye burl.

#4 Thu August 27, 2009 4:19pm