2nd bottle stopper

[mjrbuzz]

Please comment im very new to turning, this needs to go back on the lathe for another go at finishing, but happy so far.

 

[Jim15]

Looks good to me.

 

[Old Codger]

Great bottle stopper! I like the inlay and wonder if it's turquoise or??? I've never used an inlay and wonder how you do it and if you've had any issues... Any/all suggestions would be greatly appreciated! BTW, is that a Ruth Niles stainless steel stopper? I've used her stoppers a number of times and everyone loves them! Thanks for sharing and safe turning to you!

 

[mjrbuzz]

Its a psi BT stopper, i want some stainless so i will look those up. It is toqurise that i broke up from a necklace. I honesty dont know if i did it property haha as this was my firstbattempt. I turned the basic shape from a peice of almond that had worm or ant holes in it. Then used ca to glue the crushed up stone and turned it again very gingerly with a carbide tool. I think it came out very nice and think it will be my first turning sale

 

[turncrazy43]

Clayton, for only the second stopper I think you have done a great job. Like the shape and wood choice. Your inlay job was really nice. If you intend to do more inlay work in the future on stoppers and pens try Fire Mountain Gems.com. They have a lot of material that you can crush up and use for inlays.
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[Band Saw Box]

That is very nice, make me want to try one.

 

[Edgar]

Cool!