President's Challenge

Looks great!

This may sound silly, but what’s the chili powder do in the epoxy?

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If you look close on the third picture you can see the thin outline between the maple and the walnut. The chili powder colors the epoxy to a pinkish cream color with red flakes. I thought it looks like the end grain of maple.

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Ah, now I see! That’s a clever transition-maker!

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You’ve found a great way to smuggle chili powder.

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Chili Powder, learn something new everyday. Nice turning.

-- Jeff, South Carolina

Trifern,

This is simply gorgeous. You have come a long way in a very short period of time. Thanks for the chili powder explanation. I didn’t have a clue either.

Wonderful post. By the way, I assume that this was a contest, how did you do?

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CHILI CRAZY! Nice bowl thanks for posting.

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trifern, chili powder?! you are tooo cool! A great looking bowl, simple lamination but looks really good. Nice end turning as well.

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Very clever gluing trick…subtle but effective…

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Very nice Trifern (as always). I think I’m going to put taco seasoning on the menu for my next project. :)

Thanks for posting!

-- Martin, Kansas

Just beautiful again trifern, great idea with the chili powder. That is what art is all about. Trying different things using different mediums, thats what determines one artist from another, using your own ideas, to create new things. Great job man. Love the color and design. mike

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Chilie? Interesting. Never too old to learn.

Nice job!

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

This is brilliant, the self spicing mug! Just add tomato juice and vodka and you have a spicy bloody mary!

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Thanks for all the comments. I am glad I could spice things up.

-- Depend on the rabbit's foot if you will, but remember it didn't work for the rabbit.

Excellent Trifern. Was the wipe on poly applied while turning or stationary?.

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