finial

One of the pieces for my application to the Mississippi Craftsmen's Guild. Black Ash hollow form with a Cherry finial that technically makes the entire piece nearly a foot tall.

I am not sure if there is a more appropriate forum for this kind of post, if so, please feel free to move the thread. I have been woodturning since 2020, although for a couple of years here, until the very end of 2023 and then only the last 5-6 months of this year, did I really get back into it...

Finial lidded box - 3-1/4” x 4-3/4” h. Eucalyptus Burl, Ziricote accents, Ebony finial, gold paint, Waterlox finish. I’m glad I participated in this swap … forced me to get into the shop again .

Finial lidded box- 3-1/4” x 4-3/4” h. Eucalyptus Burl, Ziricote accents, Ebony finial, gold paint, Waterlox finish. I’m glad I participated in this swap … forced me to get into the shop again.

Hackberry crotch with ipe finial.

Basket Illusion vase w/finial, approx 14" tall x 6.5" dia. Used segmented hard maple for body.

Stands 11.25 inches tall. Brass, Gaboon Ebony, Cherry Burl.

This vase/hollow form is from a piece of the root from a Black Walnut tree. The finial and pedestal are made from Cherry which is dyed black and lacquered. Dimensions: approximately 20" tall x 4.5" diameter Comments and critiques are welcome.

This was extremely nice to make, like it!

A sphere of 65 mm with 6 spheres inside in maple. The mother sphere has 3 mm wall, the other 5 have 2 mm wall and the central sphere is 7.5 mm radius.

The 3 components

After 1 year of no activities on my lathe, I am back. A sphere of 65 mm with 6 spheres inside in maple. The mother sphere has 3 mm wall, the other 5 have 2 mm wall and the central sphere is 7.5 mm radius. The spiral support idea comes from “The Manuel du Tourneur” by L. E. Bergeron, 1816...

Sycamore hollow form 10 inch diameter. Collar in brown ebony with finial in Gabon ebony. Dyed with Chestnut Stains.

This urn will go to France as soon as travels are authorized and the conditions are better. Madrone burl, 7 1/2 " diameter, 4 1/2" high, 8" overall.

Osage Orange vase / hollow form. Burned and textured with faux ebony finial. 12" tall

Ash hollow form embellished with twisting spiral carving and topped with ebony cap and finial (5.5” x 11”)

Black Acacia Hollow Form with Finial

I decided to finish it with a Delt Clear Wood Finish Semi-Glossy

My first attempt on a Finial Box …

My first attempt on a finial box … The box and lid are from a madrone burl and the foot, inlay ring and finial are from dyed hard maple. 5" diameter and 8 1/2" tall