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This shows the ebony Celtic cross I carved for the finial and the Celtic Knot design on the upper band. The same pattern was used on the lower band as well.
Photo by Jerry Anthony
Oak, pyrography, acrylic paint
9.375x3.25
A squirrel pauses in pray giving thanks for the abundance of the forest.
My photograph doesnt show well the slight tint of green applied to the oak leaves by use of interference acrylic paint. The affect is subtle yet definite. Acrylic was also...
This was a 12" spalted beech platter that I turned recently. My wife, Penny, saw something more than I did and set to work with her pyrography iron. This is the result
Images of cranes were stuck in my mind after watching so many pre-Olympic games programs. And the games themselves, with all those little "side trips" firmly embedded the image like a pop tune that just won't go away. SO I just had to turn this and decorate it to get it out.
6.25 x...
Images of cranes were stuck in my mind after watching so many pre-Olympic games programs. And the games themselves, with all those little "side trips" firmly embedded the image like a pop tune that just won't go away. SO I just had to turn this and decorate it to get it out.
6.25...
Silver Maple, Walnut root, acrylic paint, pyrography
9.375x3.25
The moon is a walnut (root) insert colored with pearlized acrylic. That section of wood was heavily damaged by grubs, consequently the insert idea.
on a walnut palette, silver leaf is applied to a pyrographically carved leaf pattern -- then a bit of alchemy is added to generate colors.
very hard to get a good photo of colors
Spalted Wormy Maple Hollow Form, 14" tall 9" Circumference featuring a Deep burned textured Tree Shape Pyrography in band. Made in two pieces
These small "Wish Bowls" are each decorated with a variety of techniques. Each bowl holds 3 spheres to make a wish upon, decorated with pyrography. 3"-4" wide.
A combination formal bowl with a partial pyrographed band and natural edge in Cherry.
Base" 2 5/8" dia
Height: 7 1/8"
Width at widest point: 13"
Wall Thickness: 3/16" Typical
Finish: Oil & wax
A combination formal bowl with a partial pyrographed band and natural edge in Cherry.
Base" 2 5/8" dia
Height: 7 1/8"
Width at widest point: 13"
Wall Thickness: 3/16" Typical
Finish: Oil & wax
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