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Two Tone Vessel

This is a piece of Myrtle that didn't really have a lot of pizazz going for it. Decided to go with a 2 toned blue color and a tiny bit of pyrograghy near the rim. The lights make it look like the colors bled together but they're actually pretty crisp.It's 6.5" dia. X 5.5" tall and turned pretty thin. Finished with tung oil and Beall buffed. Thanks for looking and all comments welcome, Don L.

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Don Leydens

Don Leydens

Registered: August 2009
Location: Oxford, NC
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Date: Tue June 29, 2010
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Keywords: two tone vessel

Comments

Robert_Harper

Very nice! I love the shape as well as the color.

Live long, love lots, and turn fast.

#1 Tue June 29, 2010 8:10pm

Frank Van Atta

Is the blue on the bottom as dark as it looks here, or is that just the photo?

I like it in either case.

#2 Tue June 29, 2010 8:45pm

Don Leydens

Don Leydens

Thanks Robert!

Hi Frank - You're correct,the bottom is much darker. It's the same color, it just has has many more coats put on it. The little top ring is somewhere in between.

Thanks for asking, Don L.

#3 Tue June 29, 2010 9:59pm

Brad_Mortensen

You never fail to amaze me my friend!!! Beautiful work

Brad

#4 Tue June 29, 2010 10:00pm

David Seaba

Excellent Job Don!!!

#5 Tue June 29, 2010 10:24pm

Bill Beck

Like the shape however, it seems that you have five tones not two. I am aware that I am not one to talk about many colors.

#6 Tue June 29, 2010 10:38pm

Don Leydens

Don Leydens

Thank you Brad and Dave! I appreciate that.

Bill, I'll take your word for it. As long as it looks OK, I'll go with that.
Thanks my friend, Don L.

#7 Tue June 29, 2010 10:48pm

Makepeace

Leo Makepeace

Colour blind you may be, but it works for me Don. Another beauty. How did you get a picture of the lamp onto it though...???

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

#8 Tue June 29, 2010 11:35pm

Neil Edgar

Don,

Another beautiful work. Would you be interested in sharing a tutorial on how you dye the wood? I find I enjoy some color, but need some help with the how-to. Love your work!

#9 Wed June 30, 2010 2:14am

Don Leydens

Don Leydens

Leo-I had to take a special class on "How to Mess Up a Woodturning Photo". Got an A!

Neil-I'm no expert by any means, but if there is any interest I would certainly help out if I could. In the meantime, please check your PM.

Thanks for the comments, Don L.

#10 Wed June 30, 2010 12:10pm

Herb Hoover

Beautiful work Don. Wish I knew How to color wood too. Herb

#11 Wed June 30, 2010 12:23pm

Don Leydens

Don Leydens

Ut oh! Looks like I've got myself roped in here (lol). I PM'd Neil about a text or video tutorial. Guess if it was me, I'd rather look at a video. I've never even made a home video before. Anybody have any tips on pulling this off? Perhaps I'll re-ask this question on the main page were it will get more views.
Thanks, Don L.

#12 Wed June 30, 2010 1:21pm

Bill Bolen

Well, it certainly has some pazazz now! Beautiful piece Don...Bill...

#13 Wed June 30, 2010 2:43pm

Bob Mascarella

woodArtz

Nice job Don! I especially like the work you did around the rim.

#14 Thu July 1, 2010 11:25pm

Don Leydens

Don Leydens

Thanks Bill and Bob!!
Don

#15 Fri July 2, 2010 11:53am

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