First Bottle Stopper
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Skye
Member
Very nice for a first stopper. I've seen most people go way to large with their first one, this one looks like a good size. Finish looks great, but I'd stay away from so many burn marks, especially with wood that's already spalted. Takes away from the natural spalt effect when you've got artificial burns that blend in with it. That's just my personal taste though.
ScribbleSticks
Member
Louis,
Very nice, indeed!! I would agree with SKYE. The spalted hackberry is beautiful on its own and the burn lines detract from the natural pattern. The size is great. I only make them larger if there is a corkscrew in the bottom. I'm looking forward to getting my bottle stopper blanks in a few days. Thanks for providing such beautiful wood to the IAP members.
Very nice, indeed!! I would agree with SKYE. The spalted hackberry is beautiful on its own and the burn lines detract from the natural pattern. The size is great. I only make them larger if there is a corkscrew in the bottom. I'm looking forward to getting my bottle stopper blanks in a few days. Thanks for providing such beautiful wood to the IAP members.
PaulDoug
Member
Very nice job. Like Skye said I think most people make first ones way to big. Yours is a good size. Like the top two burn rings but agree with the others, I'd prefer it didn't have the bottom two. All a matter of personal taste. Great job.
louisbry
Member
Skye
Member
I like that a lot better. The lesser obstruction of the great looking wood helps. Good job.
Fred
Member
Very nice job on them. I agree with the others that the extra burn rings are unnecessary. You gotta remember, "If you mess with Mother Nature she will turn your wine into vinegar!" Or something like that. 
angelofdeath
Member
Very nice stopper. I like the grain in it as well. I think it looks nicer as well without the rings on the bottom. No more contrast, and it leave the spalting to its natural beauty.
toolcrazy
Member
That is beautiful. Nice work. I like both versions.
nava1uni
Member
Nice stopper. I can hardly wait for my wood to arrive to make a few.