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Majestic Majestic Majestic Click the pictures to enlarge them

This is a piece that really needs to be picked up and moved around in the sunlight. It is iridescent and changes colors quit nicely. The colors range from shades of black, purple and blue. It measures 3.5” tall by 6.5” wide and is turned from catalpa. It was dyed with purple leather dye and then sanded with 220 grit paper. It was then dyed with turquoise leather dye and sealed with 5 coats of lacquer. The lacquer was buffed with 0000 steel wool. A liming wax was then applied and buffed with 0000 steel wool. A final topcoat of Briwax was applied.

Thanks for looking and all comments are welcome.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.


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TedM

1411 posts in 271 days


posted 55 days ago

Majestic, indeed!

-- I'm a wood magician... I can turn fine lumber into firewood before your very eyes! - http://www.woodworkersguide.com

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Mark Shymanski

715 posts in 251 days


posted 55 days ago

Amazing grain, interesting use of leather dyes.

-- ....next big purchase is wood for the next project, Mark

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CharlieM1958

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posted 55 days ago

I guess I’m prejudiced because blue is my favorite color, but this is spectacular. What the color does for the grain is amazing.

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

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oldskoolmodder

310 posts in 219 days


posted 55 days ago

I’m loving your blue “phase” lately Picasso. :) It’s not easy to make wood look nice when “colored” blue, but you do the best job of it, imo.

-- Respect your shop tools and they will respect you - Ric

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dennis mitchell

3051 posts in 853 days


posted 55 days ago

...building up a beautiful portfolio of turnings!

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com

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Scott Bryan

9933 posts in 361 days


posted 55 days ago

This is another amazing piece. It has such a beautiful color and grain pattern.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

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jockmike2

4499 posts in 785 days


posted 55 days ago

Another beautiful turning Joe, it is amazing how you get the colors you do get from the wood.

-- Mike. Profisher50@yahoo.com

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Roper

413 posts in 252 days


posted 55 days ago

this piece is f ing amazing! your finishes make every piece just that much more amazing. i would love it if you did a small blog or vid on how you do your finishes. and if it’s your little secret i understand that to. great job as always.

-- Roper - master of sawdust-

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woodyone

223 posts in 130 days


posted 55 days ago

Incredible colours, Well done.

Woody.

-- Woody, UK

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Kerux

385 posts in 422 days


posted 55 days ago

Those are just absolutely awesome. If I ever get rid of all this spalted Maple, I’m going to give that process a try!

-- http://www.LanierandSons.com

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Grumpy

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posted 55 days ago

I bet you get a spiral effect when you turn that one slowly Joe.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

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brianinpa

941 posts in 262 days


posted 55 days ago

Those grain lines really play eye tricks. It looks great but I really have to know, where to do find the time to have a job?

-- Brian, Lebanon PA, If you aren’t having fun doing it, find something else to do.

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Dusty56

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posted 55 days ago

I thought the last blue one was nice , Joe , but this one really takes the ribbon ! Great job : )

-- Dusty56@comcast.net

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trifern

5020 posts in 306 days


posted 54 days ago

Brian. I do have a job that I am successful at. I usually spend a couple of hours most nights in the shop.

Thanks for all the kind remarks. I appreciate them all.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

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mmh

307 posts in 261 days


posted 54 days ago

Beautiful piece! The lines are so elegant with the contrast you created. I want to touch it and feel the wonderful curves you created. Well done! Well done! Please creat and show more!

-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe

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Michael Brailsford

193 posts in 132 days


posted 54 days ago

Another one out of the park.

-- Michael A. Brailsford

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bigpops0259

134 posts in 688 days


posted 51 days ago

Wow! What more can be said? Love the color.

-- Marty Ohio

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Lewda

13 posts in 136 days


posted 51 days ago

Stunning!

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Adam Weis

19 posts in 559 days


posted 47 days ago

have you ever tried combining this technique with gold leaf or mother of pearl inlay? I love the iridescent quality of these bowls. It would be interesting to see how it looked combined with something reflective. Thanks for sharing your work.

-- Adam, http://adamweisfurniture.com

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mmh

307 posts in 261 days


posted 41 days ago

If I’m not mistaken I think Catalpa grows in my area in Maryland. Where do you get your nicely grained Catalpa? Do you have to special order or hunt it down?

-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe

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mmh

307 posts in 261 days


posted 41 days ago

I really like this piece! Excellent execution!

-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe

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romansfivefive

231 posts in 312 days


posted 39 days ago

stunning

-- www.robneves.com

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rikkor

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posted 39 days ago

I can’t believe I missed this the first time around. You really do some nice turning.

-- Maplewood, MN

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KnickKnack

47 posts in 105 days


posted 26 days ago

Inspired by the beauty of this I bought some leather dye and tried it.
In a moderated forum such as this it’s hard to describe the result – “blotchy disgusting mess” doesn’t even get close. What’s the secret of getting an even coat on?

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trifern

5020 posts in 306 days


posted 26 days ago

KnickKnack,

What kind of wood?
What grit did you sand to?
What brand of leather dye?

I typically use an open grained wood like catalpa, oak, ash…
I sand through 180 grit or 220 grit.
I use Fiebing’s leather dye, it is alcohol based.
I apply liberally, let it penetrate and soak in, and then rub off any excess.
I seal with 3-4 thin coats of either lacquer, polycrylic, or shellac prior to applying the liming wax. Too many or too thick will fill the open grain too much and will not leave enough grain for the liming wax.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

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KnickKnack

47 posts in 105 days


posted 26 days ago

Thanks for the reply.

It was pine, mostly end-grain.
Sanded to 1000
Brand is “Bufalo” (here in Portugal, not spoilt for choice, in fact, I had to go to Spain) – smells alcoholy.

I have some ash and oak offcuts – one day I’ll give it another go on that.

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fred4999

30 posts in 23 days


posted 19 days ago

Trifern, really nice, thanks for sharing.

Do you spray the laquer, polycrylic,shellac?

Thanks

-- Fred, Georgia

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trifern

5020 posts in 306 days


posted 19 days ago

Thanks Fred, yes I typically spray the finish on my dyed pieces.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

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