This is my 4rth entry into the Big island Woodturners Show.
This is a Hopi Wedding Vase. It is made of a native Hawaiian wood called Milo. There is no finish on it other than fine sanding, buffing, and finally carnuba. Certainly not very durable as a finish, but it has a lovely look and feel.
This was a fun turning to do. I started out mounting it up by the top of the spouts so I could hollow it from the bottm. Then after I plugged that hole back up I mounted it on an Escoulan Chuck on that end and turned the two spouts. I left them each thick enough so I had enough wood to carve the curves that hide the fact that the spout holes are drilled straight through.
This one was a kick to do. Hope you all enjoy it.
Dave
