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Spikey is masur birch and blackwood, largest diameter is 8" and height is about 5 1/2". And he is Footed Bowl. I tried to capture something earthy and could-be-alive. Inside was intentionally left rough after hollowing (in fact the last cut was intentionally made "wrong")...

2nd photo of bowlfor contest

Footed bowl made from Walnut, Maple, and an unknown wood (given to me by a friend who got it from a palet).

Alternate view

A Box Elder/Ebony ornament with embellishment of Swarovski Crystal for some sparkle on the tree.

Koru Lidded box. Top: Black Maire Box: Ebonised London Plane Height: 230mm (9") Diameter: 93mm (3-5/8")

Another view.

Masur Birch box with Blackwood pedestal, rim and inside-out finial. 3 1/2" diameter by 8 1/2" tall. Buffed Seal-a-cell finish.

View with lid removed.

Redheart Box with Lacewood lid, Redheart Finial. 5-1/2" dia. with a 2-3/4" opening. Walls about 1/8". Finish is wipe on gel poly then beall buffed. I turned 5 finials for this before getting one that I was happy with. This box is dedicated to my turning friends at Flying Curls.com...

View from left side.

Chief "Unclear Vision". Height is about 8" and 4" diameter. Material is blackwood and some Australian burl

Bottom of the platter.

"Clotwian fish fossil" -platter. This was found from the highlands of Clotwia. During my way back to civilized world one of the aboriginals was able to pinch the platter. Luckily I noticed theft quickly and was able to resque the platter after only few bites. Biggest diameter is...

"Sleigh Runner II" This is the second in a series of natural-edge sassafras bowls. The primary design goal on this piece was to center the foot within the ring patterns, while maintaining a reasonable balance at the rim. Species: Sassafras Base: 1 1/4" dia Height: 4...

"Sleigh Runner II" This is the second in a series of natural-edge sassafras bowls. The primary design goal on this piece was to center the foot within the ring patterns, while maintaining a reasonable balance at the rim. Species: Sassafras Base: 1 1/4" dia Height: 4...

I turned this 10" bowl from a tree my neighbor cut down. I left the rim wide and thick because the sapwood was full of sawdust packed tunnels from termites. After turning I removed the termite residue for some natural texturing. After applying the first coat of oil I came out to put on a...

I turned this 10" bowl from a tree my neighbor cut down. I left the rim wide and thick because the sapwood was full of sawdust packed tunnels from termites. After turning I removed the termite residue for some natural texturing. After applying the first coat of oil I came out to put on a...

Maple and leather.

AAW Forum contest entry Birdseye Maple, Bloodwood, Mulberry, Bloodwood, Walnut. Diameter - 4.25, height 1.25