spalted horse chestnut

[laurie sullivan]

First, sorry about the picture, my light box has a dead bulb so I shot it outside. I was given this piece from a trade. the wood came from Canada. it was real punky, so I saturated it with a solution of thinner and a polyresin at 50/50. I waited for 3 weeks to turn it. to my surprise it wasn't quite dry, but turn real well. it's 9x2. hope you all like it.

Laurie

 

[wdcav1952]

Wow, that is some nice work, Laurie!! I was considering posting some pix of my bowls, but I better improve a bit first!

I really, really like your result.

 

[ldb2000]

That is absolutely Beautiful Laurie . I love spalted woods , they have so much character .

 

[ahoiberg]

that's really a nice piece. that wood is super also, never seen anything from horse-chestnut before. great work.

 

[VisExp]

I like the shape of that bowl and the spalted wood lends it great character. Nicely done Laurie.

 

[Fred]

Very nice turning. Glad you posted your finished project. BTW, your "trade" will be posted to you in the next day or so ... I have not forgotten!

 

[rjwolfe3]

That is cool looking.