I think I mentioned a while back that I’ve been working on a vase.
It started out as an end-grain turned piece, made from a large chunk of spalted Alaskan birch that has been drying for several years.
The vase evolved along the way to include an accent ring of walnut at the shoulder.
I liked how it looked naturally, but I had something specific in mind for this vase right from the very start.
It’s taken a couple of months, but in my not so humble opinion it was worth the effort:
The color is from multiple applications of different analyine dyes applied over a month’s time. The finish is many, many coats of wipe-on polyacrylic, sanded between applications. The yellow sculpted areas are not naturally occurring, I do that with a variety of powered carving tools. The interior is yellow - because I like the contrast – and left with a natural wood finish.
I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t happy with how this one came out.
WHOA.
ReplyDeleteJim, that's amazing.
Ho-lee tacos... That's just beautiful. Damn. Yeah - I gotta try some dyes this summer...
ReplyDeleteuncest - well, you know...
I remember! A few of us were vying for it. (<:
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful!
How tall is it?
Astoundingly beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI'm not much for dyed wood (oddly, considering how much time I spend making naturally-colored fibers into other more vivid colors), but that's lovely.
ReplyDeleteI want to pet it.
Jim it's really fantastic, so do I detect a new future sales theme here? Gorgeous one of a kind flower vases, just in time for mothers day?
ReplyDeleteBecause I know this type of gift would go really well with the boring flowers mom usually gets. She loves your bird house by the way. :)
Beautiful work, well done!
Beautiful job, Jim.
ReplyDeleteJim, once again you have managed to outdo yourself.
ReplyDeleteOne day I will be worthy of such magnicent beauty in my home.
That's fucking awesome.
ReplyDeletebeemodern, it's a shade over 2 feet tall.
ReplyDeleteJoe, thanks! This piece took me several months to make and at the moment it's the only one I have. I seriously doubt I'll have a series ready by mother's day, if you know what I mean.
Wendy, why do I hear "We're not worthy!" in my head when you say that? ;)
Squeee! I love how you manage to imitate nature.
ReplyDeleteWill there be bird houses soon?
Soon. Soon there will be birdhouses. I actually had bunch done, but somebody stopped by my shop and saw them and bought the lot. I'm actually in the shop right now making more. ;)
ReplyDeleteAlso, soon, there will be a batch of bowls. They are almost done.
Be patient, minions, be patient.
Oooh. bowls...
ReplyDeleteJust nine more and you can start on the bowling ball.
ReplyDeleteJust kidding; Incredible! Bravo!
Wow. It's fascinating to watch the evolution of your work, Jim.
ReplyDeleteEvolution?
ReplyDeleteMy work is intelligently designed...