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  1. Holuhraun

    Holuhraun

    After a period of turning more functional pieces I am back to creating some things that are more artsy . This footed open form is called Holuhraun which is the name of an Icelandic volcano that spectacularly erupted about 10 years ago in the central highlands. The rib that extends from slot in...
    • David Bushman
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    • carved embellished footed hollow form open form
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    • Category: Member Galleries
  2. Elm Vessel

    Elm Vessel

    I had an idea for a vessel a couple years ago and decided that the 300 year old elm tree was a worthy candidate for my creation. The thought that this tree was standing 30 or 40’ tall when Patrick Henry gave his famous speech a block away in St. John’s church was with me during its creation.
    • David Bushman
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    • carved embellished footed open form
    • Comments: 10
    • Category: Member Galleries
  3. Spalted Beech Footed Vessel

    Spalted Beech Footed Vessel

    I turned this footed vessel from a piece of nicely spalted beech. It is 8.5" tall and 5.5" in diameter. I used a wood burner to create the texture on the banding. I like how the burned texture in the banding accentuates the spalting.
    • David Bushman
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    • carved footed hollow form open form vessel
    • Comments: 6
    • Category: Member Galleries
  4. The Drone

    The Drone

    This footed vessel is turned and carved from black cherry. It is roughly 8" in diameter and 6 1/2" tall. The finish is oil based urethane. I named it The Drone because it looks like it is trying to lift off the surface and fly.
    • David Bushman
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    • carved embelished footed open form vessel
    • Comments: 5
    • Category: Member Galleries
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