FINITO.....................

calabrese55

42 minutes ago, calabrese55 said:

FINITO.....................

calabrese55

OMG That is awesome!!

1 hour ago, calabrese55 said:

FINITO.....................

calabrese55

Spectacular Art gallery worthy.

That's gorgeous!

You guys are all too kind. I really appreciate everyone looking in . 

I have a  gift gallery showing some of my stuff, this piece goes there tomorrow . Maybe it will become a Christmas gift for someone .............my fingers crossed. 

calabrese55 

A real stunner calalabrse55!!!

Edited November 25, 20232 yr by teesquare

40 minutes ago, teesquare said:

A real stunner calalabrse55!!!

Thank you Teesquare for having a look.......... really appreciate it.

calabrese55

Amazing piece it is like it glows. 
 

I am doing tops for next weekend and decided to do a couple videos. 
 

 

 

 

Edited November 26, 20232 yr by Gerald

12 hours ago, Gerald said:

Amazing piece it is like it glows. 
 

I am doing tops for next weekend and decided to do a couple videos. 
 

Nice but I would get more dizzy than I am naturally turning those.

calabrese55

 

 

 

 

 

 

14 hours ago, Gerald said:

Amazing piece it is like it glows. 
 

I am doing tops for next weekend and decided to do a couple videos. 
 

 

IMG_8349.mov 3.36 MB · 1 download  

 

IMG_8350.mov 10.84 MB · 2 downloads  

 

Cool! Did you make your own texturing/chatter tool?

3 hours ago, lew said:

Cool! Did you make your own texturing/chatter tool?

Thanks. No I tried that and did not work like the Sorby mini and Wagner I use. I have a full size Sorby for larger work also. It is amazing what these tools will do.

31 minutes ago, Gerald said:

I have a full size Sorby for larger work also

I have one too, but I have yet to fully master it. I need to attend a Jeff Hornung workshop!

7 hours ago, lew said:

I have one too, but I have yet to fully master it. I need to attend a Jeff Hornung workshop!

Not that difficult to use. Just remember the bevel edge goes up. The hardest part is repeating a angle even with the saddle. Use even pressure and straight in or downward angle will affect the pattern. Speed for the large one from 600 to 750. the small one max is 500. Put a little oil on the bushing on the small one as it is brass. The large has a bdearing but also may need lube. Note speed does affect the pattern they do. Watch the Sorby videos , There ia a bunch.

10 hours ago, Gerald said:

Not that difficult to use. Just remember the bevel edge goes up. The hardest part is repeating a angle even with the saddle. Use even pressure and straight in or downward angle will affect the pattern. Speed for the large one from 600 to 750. the small one max is 500. Put a little oil on the bushing on the small one as it is brass. The large has a bdearing but also may need lube. Note speed does affect the pattern they do. Watch the Sorby videos , There ia a bunch.

Thanks for the tips and video suggestions!

Started on this platter in October and has been in the kiln since then. 
 

 

started on the back yesterday and finished it today.

 

now with a full weekend will wait for Monday to get closer to finish

51 minutes ago, Gerald said:

Started on this platter in October and has been in the kiln since then. 
 

 

started on the back yesterday and finished it today.

 

now with a full weekend will wait for Monday to get closer to finish

Nice profile 

Very nice piece Lew !

Paul

Popcorn Bowl

 

This is a design that I derived from others - by combining a calabash design with a wide rim. It it thin and light, made from spalted Sycamore. 

 

It is easy for kids and us "mature folks" with arthritic hands to pick up and carry as well as it sits in our lap comfortably. I have a very short video clip of me trying to tip it over - that shows it is Relf = righting. I will try to post it - but not sure it will "stick".

T

 

Awesome Calabash shape!

2 hours ago, teesquare said:

Popcorn Bowl

 

This is a design that I derived from others - by combining a calabash design

Beautiful piece. Thanks for sharing.