Got the bug...

[SuperDave]

... to turn some bottle stoppers for a book on turning. (Excuse the dust particulates...[B)])

Tulip Wood with a Crazy Lace Agate Cabochon

Congo Teak with a Septarian Cabochon

Black Palm with a Leopard Jasper Cabochon

Cocoblol with a Dichroic Glass Cabochon

Group Shot

Critiques welcome...

 

[rhahnfl]

The figure on each and everyone of those stoppers is superb. You did a great job with each one of them. For your upcoming show also?

 

[SuperDave]

Originally posted by rhahnfl

The figure on each and everyone of those stoppers is superb. You did a great job with each one of them. For your upcoming show also?

Thanks for the kind remarks, Chris,

Yes they are for the show... sort of. I was invited for Pens only... but plan on having them "in my possession" while there. If allowed to display them, I will (My area is dead center next to the Guild Secretary... so don't know exactly how much freedom I will have.) I do plan on having some "printed materials" available for the pens and showing "other stuff" I can make. We'll see how it plays out.

 

[jwoodwright]

Very nice. They should sell well if you're allowed...

 

[Proud_Poppa_of_2]

That black palm is a knockout, but the other three are no slouches, either. Where do you get your cabochons, Dave?

 

[R2]

Beautiful collection!! I can help sample the bottles you intend to stop![]

 

[karlkuehn]

Okay, I quit! You guys are killing me! []

Those are amazing. That's the nicest hunk of tulipwood I've ever seen, and all the intricate turnings are so nice.

I have something to aspire to!

 

[Kalai]

Yes very nice indeed, great job aloha.

Kalai

 

[doddman70]

Very nice indeed!!!! great job

 

[MDWine]

Nice work, like that Dichroic glass especially!!

 

[GaryMGg]

Four fabulous stoppers. Great shapes, figure and finish.

 

[Ligget]

Beautiful stoppers, lovely clear pictures too![]

 

[louisbry]

Very nice stoppers, Dave!

 

[byounghusband]

Dave,
Those are SWEET!!!! I really like the form of each one. It really make the wood pop!! That Tulipwood is my fave!! Do you have an end shot of it to really see the Cab?

 

[SuperDave]

Originally posted by Proud_Poppa_of_2

That black palm is a knockout, but the other three are no slouches, either. Where do you get your cabochons, Dave?

Michael,

I got some from CSUSA and the Dichroic Glass off Ebay. Insetting the Cabs is the most difficult part. The recess needs to be just right or you get too big a reveal around the Cab... which looks bad, so you have to alter the design to save the stopper... (from experience...)

 

[SuperDave]

Thanks everyone, for the kind words!

 

[UKpenmaker]

Very nice set Dave, the Tulipwood is a real stunner.[:0]
It looks a very rich colour on my moniter is it like that in real life[?]

 

[broitblat]

Very nicely done. You have some very pleasing shapes and nice choices of cabochons to go with them. Also, a great selection of unusually rich figured woods (especially the tulipwood).

-Barry

 

[tipusnr]

Did I understand your first posting correctly? Are you writing a book on making bottle stoppers? If this really comes to fruition please post it so I can break funds free to get a copy. Great work!!

 

[SuperDave]

Originally posted by byounghusband

Dave,
Those are SWEET!!!! I really like the form of each one. It really make the wood pop!! That Tulipwood is my fave!! Do you have an end shot of it to really see the Cab?

Bob,

Thanks, I will look to see if I have an end shot... or take one for you

Dave

Found this blurry picture... but might take another one.

Dave

 

[SuperDave]

Originally posted by UKpenmaker

Very nice set Dave, the Tulipwood is a real stunner.[:0]
It looks a very rich colour on my moniter is it like that in real life[?]

Andrew,

Yes, the Tulipwood is every bit as stunning in real life, even better than the photos. I was fortunate to get a 18" x 1.5" stick some time back and was saving it for some special projects. You don't come across nice specimens too often.

 

[johncrane]

Fantastic work Dave!and good luck with your show