SteveG
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About mid-October, Jonn (IAP:elkhorn) posted some pics of an Ikebana he had turned. He was focusing on the pataina finish he had tried. The turning looked great, and I decided to give it a try. I had a junk piece of Koa with a natural edge...just right for a first attempt. I laminated a piece of Milo to the Koa for contrast/accent. John, thanks for the inspiration.
All will see the heavy influence of John's work here, as I was not trying to do something original, but rather try out the basics of something I had not done before. I learned a good deal in this first attempt, which I will incorporate into future attempts. I expect to do more, since any Koa items sell well at my sales venue here on Kauai. Here is John's Ike (the inspiration piece) and some photos of my efforts. Please excuse my ridiculously inept attempt at Ikebana flower arranging. :frown: :tongue:
All will see the heavy influence of John's work here, as I was not trying to do something original, but rather try out the basics of something I had not done before. I learned a good deal in this first attempt, which I will incorporate into future attempts. I expect to do more, since any Koa items sell well at my sales venue here on Kauai. Here is John's Ike (the inspiration piece) and some photos of my efforts. Please excuse my ridiculously inept attempt at Ikebana flower arranging. :frown: :tongue:
