burn & carve lesson

I picked up a second hand Archer carver & had to have a play, unfortunately the hole in this piece of Pohutukawa went from skin deep to a blow out when hollowing. The top is burnt for a contrast, the side is a Celtic knot carved & burnt, highlights are a burgandy acrylic, Comments appreciated

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Peter Gray

Peter Gray

Registered: December 2010
Location: Auckland NZ
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Date: Mon May 16, 2011
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Comments

David Seaba

You Did a Great Job Peter!!!

#1 Mon May 16, 2011 10:53pm

Rev. Doug Miller

Rev. Doug Miller

I'm not so sure your "blowout" isn't a fantastic character mark. I don't see the problem. So it won't hold soup. Every bowl doesn't need to. My feeling here is that you have a lovely piece that you can set out on the sales table and draw a handsome price for. You didn't give us the size, but I would think it could easily fetch $10/inch diameter plus another $50-$75 for the enhancements. A very nice piece for sure. 8^)

#2 Mon May 16, 2011 11:01pm

Peter Gray

Peter Gray

Apologies, the size is 7 1/2" x 3 1/2", the side shot was taken after I finished sanding & before the lacquer was applied

#3 Mon May 16, 2011 11:15pm

Mike Baber

Beautiful piece and I like the accent, like Rev I believe you have a unique piece with the hole in it.

Wizzy

#4 Tue May 17, 2011 12:44am

Stephen Ogle

Beautiful piece, I really like the carving and burning. I must cast my vote as yes to the hole it really adds character.

#5 Tue May 17, 2011 1:26am

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Ken Ward

AWESOME,I love the design,great job Thumbs Up!

#6 Tue May 17, 2011 3:40am

Peter Gray

Peter Gray

Thanks for your kind comments

#7 Tue May 17, 2011 7:57pm

Don Leydens

Don Leydens

Looks good to me. Nicely done and interesting piece.

Don L.

#8 Wed May 18, 2011 1:57pm