Texas Mesquite Vase

[trickydick]

One of my employees brought me some good size pieces of mesquite. I made 1/2 for her and I have used the other half for my own projects.

This vase measure 9 inches tall by 6 inches wide. Mesquite tends to crack around the pith so I stood the piece on end, sealed one end with clear vinyl caulk, allowed to dry and turned the piece on end and poured in epoxy with a black tint. This filled all the cracks and made the piece very stable for turning. I left the worm holes intact. Sanded to 600 and finished with wipe on poly. http://www.penturners.org/photos/index.php?n=17742

 

[jskeen]

excellent work, I like the open holes, gives the piece a more random, artistic look than a smooth surface would have.

 

[IPD_Mrs]

Absolutely beautiful. I love the shape and the holes - the natural beauty is astounding.

 

[PaulDoug]

Really a nice piece. I'd like to see more pictures. I just started my first try at a vase yesterday.

 

[bobjackson]

That is beautiful. Great work.