Russian Olive Urn

This is my very first attempt at making an urn, so all comments welcome. I made it for my aunt who passed away almost exactly 2 years ago (Feb 2, '08). The family only put her in a box, so I offered to make this urn for her. To my surprise it only took two days in the shop to complete, and I just had it blessed tonight, so now at least, she'll have a decent place to rest in peace.

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Bertminator

Registered: October 2006
Location: Manitoba, CANADA
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Date: Sun January 31, 2010
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Don Leydens

Don Leydens

What can I say, Bert? You did your Aunt and whole family proud. What a generous and heartwarming gesture. Beautiful piece.
Don L.

#1 Sun January 31, 2010 11:39am

Robert_Harper

Very nice work and a wonderful gesture. I'm sure it will be treasured for a very long time.

Live long, love lots, and turn fast.

#2 Sun January 31, 2010 1:55pm

Makepeace

Leo Makepeace

I agree, lovely piece.

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

#3 Tue February 2, 2010 12:01am

Brendan McAreavy

Super work Bert. I like the simple, elegant design. This piece far outshines a lot of urns I have seen for sale online. Well Done.

#4 Thu February 4, 2010 11:16pm

Bertminator

Thanks for the praise. I honestly didn't know what shape to do, just "went with it" It may be a bit small for a real urn however 9 inches tall and 3 3/4 inches in diameter.

If you want to view some of my woodturning videos, you can go to my Youtube Channel here https://www.youtube.com/@Bertminator/videos

#5 Fri February 5, 2010 1:13am