Broken Circles within Circles

Spalted Maple 10 inches in diameter. Look closely, the circles alternate, and only go 1/2 way around. I have been experimenting with my methods. This is my newest, and I am closing in slowly on differing ways to make negative space designs. Almost each one has needed different ways to achive my design goals. I have now given this process about 15 months. Hope I'm nearing the end! Hope you enjoy

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Michelle Rich

Registered: February 2010
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Date: Thu January 13, 2011
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Bill Beck

I hope you are NOT NEAR THE END! Your work is evolving and getting better.
The squirrel must continue. I will even send you some acorns to keep you going.

#1 Thu January 13, 2011 8:11pm

Michelle Rich

thank goodness, tho this super squirrel girl prefers, almonds,& cashews !!thanks Bill..hope you are well & making things of beauty.

#2 Thu January 13, 2011 10:38pm

David Seaba

Another Great Job Michelle!!!

#3 Thu January 13, 2011 11:33pm

Robert_Harper

As usual, you've made something absolutely beautiful. Very nice work and I agree with Bill. You may stop experimenting but you can't stop making these. They are too fantastic not to make more.

Live long, love lots, and turn fast.

#4 Fri January 14, 2011 2:24am

Greg Plank

Amazing Michelle

Greg Plank

#5 Fri January 14, 2011 2:55pm

Scott Wheeler

Scott Wheeler

I think Super Squirrel Girl is an understatement, really awesome piece!

#6 Sat January 15, 2011 9:03pm

Michelle Rich

Thanks everyone..OK I admit it, I'm awesome super squirrel girl! Greg: Love the dog eyes avatar!

#7 Sat January 15, 2011 10:05pm

DaveMiller

Michelle, I love these pieces. Can't wait to see what you come up with next.

#8 Sun January 16, 2011 10:39am

Ville_Rosenberg

These are really cool! Someday I figure out how it's done. Wink

#9 Sun January 16, 2011 4:35pm

Michelle Rich

Hi Ville thanks for your comments. Almost all are made differently. There is no one method. Some use scrollsaws, some carving, along with turning. I do not have CNC, A torque or anything else people think I must have. I thought up what I call organic segmentation. All segmentation has been little triangles , stacked up and turned. I wondered why. Why couldn't they be organically shaped and stacked & turned. Some pieces use this method. Go to your shop, open your mind about your tools and show us what you can think up!

#10 Sun January 16, 2011 4:53pm