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Here is a fun piece that I recently turned for a ‘Fun Turn’ contest at the woodturning club I belong to. The challenge was to turn something from a 6”X6”X3” block of Ash.
The piece represents a family and their shared heritage. It is symbolic, of course, of a parents hopes and plans for their children and the childs dreams of the future that this positive support gives. (Note the childs outward upward view.)
It stands almost 6” tall and the base is 5 1/2” in diameter. It is finished with wire-burned embellishments and beeswax.
I had a great time with this and got a few more ideas while turning so I hope to create some more.
Thanks for taking the time to look. Comments are most welcomed. (Please be kind :))
-- I'm a wood magician... I can turn fine lumber into firewood before your very eyes! - http://www.woodworkersguide.com
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osageman
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posted 254 days ago
Very nice! Where did the inspiration for this piece come from ? OR, did you just start turning. Is the base part of the wood ? Is this piece for sale ?
-- The Osage Tree
TedM
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posted 254 days ago
John,
I had the idea for this running in my head for some time though I don’t believe that it is an original idea (what is anymore? :)). I’m sure that I picked up a thought from here and another from there. :) Yes, the base is a part of the block. As for sale, to date I have not created anything specifically for sale. However, the wife is now wondering, as the living room fills with wood boxes, bowls, etc., that it may be soon time to hit the markets. :)
Ted
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Bob #2
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posted 254 days ago
Very creative Ted.
Bob
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dennis mitchell
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posted 254 days ago
That is the start of a great chess set….
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TedM
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posted 254 days ago
Thanks, Bob!
Dennis, yes, one of my thoughts as well. :)
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Napaman
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posted 254 days ago
these look fun!!
-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...
Rog
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posted 36 days ago
I totally like this sculpture. It is similar in design to a old christmas angle display. Father, Mother, Child angle scene. It doesn’t matter that it is not orignal but that you created it with your own twist to it. I like it so much that I might try something similar myself.
-- Feel the wood and let it tell you what to make of it.
a1Jim
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posted 31 days ago
Hey Ted
Unique turning
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon