Natural Edge Sowthwest Russian Olive

I've had this idea in the back of my head for a while. It is Russian Olive from a neighbor's tree that died. It is about seven inches wide by about six or seven tall. The lashing is jute twine. The wood is finished with Danish Oil.

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Robert_Harper

Registered: December 2009
Location: Sandy, Utah, USA
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Date: Tue December 14, 2010
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Keywords: russian olive southwest

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Robert_Harper

I got the idea while on a little trip to Zion National Park. I saw something similar in one of the shops but it was made from clay and the artist had used rawhide. I made the bowl and then was thinking that I had the jute left over from something else and thought I'd have a go at it. I left the natural edge with the worm holes because I felt it added to the rustic character. I'm not sure if this is going out as a present or if this is a keeper for me yet.

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#1 Tue December 14, 2010 12:00pm

Buck Nemitt

Buck Nemitt

I like it very much, nice idea and great work.

#2 Wed December 15, 2010 12:38am

Don Leydens

Don Leydens

She's a keeper, Bob. Very unique work like this doesn't come along too often. It would look great in a perfect place in your house. Or mine. lol.
Don L.

#3 Fri December 17, 2010 12:28am