BOW bottlestopper with cab and more

[airrat]

Here is a bottle stopper I just finished, its Bethlehem Olive wood with a Paua shell cabochon, Afghan Lapis Lazuli. They are just under 4mm each. I used one of Ruth's stainless steel bottle stoppers.

 

[winpooh498]

WOW! that is beautiful! I like how you put the stones around the outside. Did you use CA to secure them?

 

[Ligget]

And a Scottish WOW too! Heck I would even start drinking wine if I owned that![]

 

[Mikey]

WOW, Mikey likes it!!!

Very nice use of color and materials.[8D]

 

[alamocdc]

Tom, that's jsut too pretty to use. Looks like it belongs in a jewelry box.[}]

 

[guts]

Tom,now that's just one fine looking stopper.

 

[airrat]

Pulled this out at work and got an order for 3 more. 2 with the semi precious stones one with just the Cab. I have not even priced it out yet, she said no worries, even told me different colors would work. I know I only have 6 more of the Lapis, but will have to dig in the box and find something else exciting to go with it.

 

[johnnycnc]

Fine looking work,very classy.
No wonder you got orders for more[8D]

 

[alxe24]

It looks great I like the whole concept. Beatiful.

 

[Gary Max]

Heck if you had two of them-----earrings
That is great looking.

 

[wudnhed]

Love the wood and the work, beautiful!

 

[RONB]

Beautiful work. What is the finish on it?

 

[Dave_M]

Great work. The finish looks exeptional and the pic shows it off well.

 

[airrat]

Thanks for the compliments all.

The finish is minwax fast drying polyurethane clear gloss. I am still looking for the finish that will make me happy on these. This one has about 8 to 10 coats with 2 days cure time after last coat before I put a finger on it.

 

[louisbry]

Very beautiful and classy. Inlays are a nice touch.