Black Bullet

Made from Ash this pierced piece measures approx 120mm x 100mm Named after a hard boiled sweet my gran used to give me! Pierced using a dremel type tool with a 1mm pointed burr the surface was lightly wire brushed to expose the grain slightly then the piece was coloured with black spray paint

I was concerned after comments on other pieces that queried the idea of covering the natural beauty of the wood by brushing the surface I hoped to allow some of the wood quality to show.

All comments welcomed

Richard

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Richard Kennedy

Richard Kennedy

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Date: Wed October 7, 2009
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Brian Higgins

that piece is absolutly insane! incredible job! don't feel bad about the black, it is such a bold statement, and goes perfectly with the design of the piece. probably my favorite piece on here.

#1 Wed October 7, 2009 8:47pm

Brendan McAreavy

Stunning!

This is amazing and, once again, I wonder at your patience and persistence but it has all paid off - big time.

#2 Wed October 7, 2009 9:37pm

Richard Kennedy

Richard Kennedy

Thank you for commenting

Higgins thank you that a very kind thing to say

Brendan Hi Did you go to the Irish seminar? Thanks for commenting!

Richard

www.bolegallery.com

#3 Thu October 8, 2009 12:18am

Jeff McDonald

I am blown away by this one. I love that the texture of the wood is still visible. Great choice. If only i had the patience you do!!!

#4 Thu October 8, 2009 4:00am

Brendan McAreavy

Hi Richard, I intended to go to the Irish seminar because it was only 20 minutes drive from me but when the programme was announced I realised I had seen most of the demonstrators before and to go for one day was going to cost me US$160 to walk in the door. That included a light lunch but not an evening meal which would have been another $60 or $70 so I didn't bother because I would have been sure to spend more on top of that on tools and stuff.

#5 Thu October 8, 2009 12:44pm

Don Andrews

10 out of 10 ----WOW----This piece totally crosses into the realm of art!

Well done
Don

#6 Thu October 8, 2009 2:58pm

Makepeace

Leo Makepeace

Richard,
Sorry but I somehow missed seeing this when you posted it. I agree with all the above. Fantastic job. I do not know where some people find the patience, the end result in this case must be a great reward in itself.

Ruining lots of good wood to get a few average bits.

#7 Fri October 23, 2009 8:38pm