Competition Entry Number One

Beautiful piece Jen so well done. I’ve had days like that where the world seems like it’s out to get you or at least your project.

-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/

Very nice in-spite of having to finish that many times. Good luck in the competition. From the looks of this project you should do very well.

Jen, is this the same project that was on Craft Supplies Facebook a week ago?

yes it is, I just finished it. and I just posted the finished photo on there a few seconds ago…lol

-- Jen ~ Happiness is being covered in sawdust.

Very beautiful Jen, nice shape, I like the under cut on the bottom of the rim. I have wanted to play with dyes and colors also, thought I might try it with some light maple. I’m a natural wood kinda guy so this would be a big leap. Very nice indeed.

-- without wood there is no woodworking, mill it.

Thank you. This is the first time I have tried dye on mahogany. I like natural wood also but this just needed – something, so I made the decision and jumped. Pretty happy with the outcome. There is one turner, no names, he does great work, wonderful shapes but he PAINTS his pieces and on burls also! Just makes me want to scream. Why would you paint a burl?! If you are wanting to paint, use poplar or something boring.. just MHO… :)

-- Jen ~ Happiness is being covered in sawdust.

Amazing job

that looks like a piece o fine china.. very very nice turning. Best o luck to you and your project/s

-- Roger from KY. Work/Play/Travel Safe. Kentuk55@bellsouth.net

Beautiful work !!! Really like the green tint.

-- Mike, Missouri --- “A positive life can not happen with a negative mind.” ---

Fantastic finish…..the high gloss really works well with the green!

-- Measuring twice and cutting once only works if you read the tape correctly!

Lovely job on this one Jen, I am sure the judges will be impressed with the life you have injected into this piece
: )) Pete

-- Pete G: If you always do what you always did you'll always get what you always got

Really good Jen! I have to get with you about dying wood sometime. I would like to give it a try. Good luck with the competition!

-- "The beatings will continue until moral improves" -- Bart Ridings, Illinois

That is just eye catching.
Good choice with the high gloss finish. It shows really well.

I like it, and the second piece ain’t bad either.
Steve

-- -- I'm no rocket surgeon

I share your feelings toward those lesser considerate people . . ran into a few in my life too. I’m glad you didn’t kill them, as wood turning wouldn’t be as much fun behind bars. Beautiful and out of this work work, Jen. I know exactly what I can serve in it – tuna sashimi !

-- Paul - The sweetest sound in my shop, next to Mozart, is what a hand plane makes slicing a ribbon.

Three times the charm ?
That should make it a winner and stop being so critical of yourself ,just let it happen .
Good luck in the show and I am looking forward to your third entry.

Kiefer

-- Kiefer 松