It’s Collaboration Time!

[Charlie_W]

Being that it is the ornament turning time of year, I turned an ornament....only one ornament. This one is special in that it is a collaboration between my wifey, Robin and I.

I turned the ornament/finials and after Robin drew the holly leaf design, I pierced the leaf openings.
She added the pyrography and coloring ( India inks and acrylic paints) to compliment the turning.

Ornament is hard maple with African Blackwood finials. Finish is a combination of satin lacquer and Beall buffing.
Overall ornament height with finials is 10".
Base is elm with a crepe myrtle branch.

 

[mark james]

WOW...

Stunning artistry folks. Looks like a museum piece to me! The quality of the turning/piercing equals the art.

Simply beautiful.

 

[ajollydds]

Fabulous work!

 

[DavidD]

Beautiful!

 

[Rolandranch]

Now that's a work of art! Beautiful job!

 

[Cwalker935]

That is really special! Very well done.

 

[Charlie_W]

Thanks everyone!
Not sure about "Museum Quality " Mark.....I guess it depends on the museum :biggrin:

 

[Gwatson50]

Very cool


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[Woodchipper]

Beautiful! I like the creativity shown with the natural wood stand and the branch for hanging the ornament.

 

[Barnmb7117]

Work of art. Beautiful.

 

[MikeL]

Outstanding. Beautiful work!

 

[Bob in SF]

Wonderful - great team work!

 

[Charlie_W]

Again, Thanks for the compliments!!!!

 

[Bikerdad]

Wowza!! I'd almost be afraid to put that on a tree, the finials are so delicate. Given how beautiful it is though, I'd also be afraid to NOT put it on display.