Raindrop Maple

I have only seen one Sugar Maple log with this pattern -- and most of it is gone now. Part of it look like leopard spots, and part like this -- a pattern like rain drops sheeting down a windowpane. The shape is dead simple to show off the grain. But the shape (like the end of an egg) is not easy to do. If you are off 1/16 of an inch, it shows. Guess that is because it is a mild ellipse and our eye is trained to expect certain things. Size is 11.5 inches wide and 4 inches deep.

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BNeddow

Registered: November 2004
Location: Ottawa, Canada
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Date: Thu November 18, 2004
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Chris Wright

Another great version of this shape Bill. Are you using templates or anything when you do these? They all look so close in form. Love the shape and the grain on this is excellent. Any chance at a close up?

#1 Sat November 20, 2004 4:23am

BNeddow

No, I do not use templates, Chris, because each piece is a different size.
Glad you like the shape. I would like to provide you with a closeup of the grain on this because it is so unusual, but it sold yesterday. Two young women came into my booth and the first one made a comment about how beautiful the bowl was. Her friend said she didn't like it. At that point I gave up on them buying anything. But the first woman simply ignored her friend and went ahead and purchased the bowl. She said she was keeping it for herself. You never know...

#2 Sat November 20, 2004 1:39pm

Chris Wright

Well, at least we know that the first one had taste! Congrats on the sale.

#3 Sat November 20, 2004 11:45pm