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This is another chunk of firewood that told me what it wanted to be . This is a gift for my friend's wife that has not been too healthy is the past year. Here's hoping this will bring her good health when she lights it. I'll put a special blessing on it for her!!

It is 7" x 2 3/4" high and made from spalted maple.

It is finished with clear gloss lacquer.

Cheers, Jim

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Lovely gift Jim, I am sure it will help give her comfort knowing the maker & the blessing attached, well done mate
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That's a Super gift!

Very COOL design…

She will LOVE it!

You did GOOD!
 

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Nice one Jim, will make a great gift. Must be one hell of a wood pile you have.
 

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Very attractive turning that will may a very thoughtful gift.
 

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That is a beauty you made and giving it to a ailing friend makes it a very special bowl that I am sure has special healing properties .
I commend you for being a loving and caring friend .

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That person is sure lucky to receive such a beautiful gift.
 

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Jim, I might copy this one. Very impressive job Buddy.
 

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That's a wonderful gift Jim, I'm sure She will love it and I hope the "Spell" works for her.
Great job on a lovely piece of wood.
Thanks for sharing.

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Another beauty, Jim! The raised middle section to surround the candle holder was unexpected and delightful (pun not intended, but I'll take it). Thanks for sharing. Makes me want to get into the spalted maple I have!
 

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Beautiful turning project! You can put candies in it also :)
 

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Very nice. I particularly love picture number 5. Really stands out from the dark background. Good save from the fire Jim…...Better it is a Tea Light than a Fire Light.

I am sure your friends wife will appreciate your blessing…..back to picture number 5….it has a real spiritual look to it.

Regards,

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That is fine fine fine, Jim!
 

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Beautiful Jim and a very thoughtful gift.
 

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Very nice bowl Jim. Hope your kindness and blessing bring her speedy recovery.
Interesting how you hollowed the bowl and left the center.
 

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Thank you all! She loved it!

G'day, Bob. I do have a pretty good pile of wood in the barn and outside on the fire wood pile. There are 4 big blue painted American chestnut logs that have been on the bottom of the pile for 9 years. They cracked quite a bit but I can just imagine the spalting in them!!! One day I'll crack one open and show you!!

Hi Cliff. I lit it up in a dark room and the gloss on the bowl reflects pretty good.

Hi Ivan. You can put candles in there but I wanted one to be in a glass to protect the wood from the heat. I got this glass holder and candle at the Dollar store…....3 for 1$ .

Cheers, Jim
 

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Looked good in hand too. I enjoyed seeing this piece this weekend
 

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Thanks, Ron. I got all the waxed shellac sanded to where I could put a coat of lacquer on it. Although I buffed the outside, I finished the whole thing in high gloss. See you next month or maybe at Art Prize!! I'm going down there in a few minutes to assemble a glass project for my daughters friend, Maria.
..............Cheers, Jim
 

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Another awesome project Jim. You always seem to find a way to brighten someone else with your talents.
 

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Thanks, Lee. I just can't leave the lathe off too long!.........................Jim
 

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Another nice bowl Jim, and what a nice gift.
 
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