I was honored by Robin Costelle when he asked me to join a group of turners that were creating pieces specifically for an upcoming Epilepsy Foundation auction. This was my donation piece.
Upper Peninsula Curly Sugar Maple, sanded to 1200 and dyed with a mix of RIT that gave it a slight aqua tint. Colors vary from yellow, green, teal, blue and clear maple... so depending on which angle you are viewing the piece from - the predominate color changes. The acrylic finial was turned, buffed and then sanded to create frosted facets on an otherwise clear material. The piece is 4.75" in diameter x 4.25" high to the top of finial and is very light weight. Finish is multiple coats of gloss wipe-on-poly, buffed and given a coat of Renaissance wax.
As always, your comments, opinions and critiques are welcome!
Thanks for looking!
