Ginkgo Dynasty Lid

Bill-

WOW!

Gary

Bill again I love your work so much. What is the type wood you use for these turnings?  The golden/copper color what is it? If you don't mind me asking?

Breck, thanks for the comment.  I use Big Leaf Maple I order from Bow River Hardwoods in Canada.  The entire vessel and lid were airbrushed with a light golden brown TransTint dye  to add the warm color to the base, leaves, lid and oriental  themed handle.   I then painted the field around the leaves with black gesso.   The black ring around the lid and handle mount was also painted black.   The entire piece was then sprayed with a matte finish to ensure a uniform low gloss reflectivity.   This also seals and protects the dye and gesso finish.