NEW!! Segmented Vase

[cypher]

Here is my newest segmented vase. The vase stands about 10" tall and is about 5" at the widest point. It contains 209 pieces and is made of Walnut and Curly Maple. It took me about 4 days to construct. It was sanded to 2500 and finished with Hut Crystal Coat friction polish. Let me know what you think. 😀

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[cypher]

I forgot to ask . . . does anyone have an idea of what the value of this piece should be? If i were to sell it how much should I ask for it?

 

[Ken Grunke]

Not bad at all for the amount of time you've been turning! (Started in May, according to your website).
Stick to it, you'll soon be rubbing elbows with Ellsworth, Raffan, and the like 😀

I forgot to ask . . . does anyone have an idea of what the value of this piece should be? If i were to sell it how much should I ask for it?

Tough question! Ask as much as you dare, and more. Definitely a 3-figure item, but whether it starts with a 1, a 9, or somewhere in between is up to you and the customer! Buyers looking for gallery-quality work may walk away if they see any sanding scratches or other defects of workmanship so it behooves you to do your best to back up a high asking price.

 

[Max Taylor]

segmented vase

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Been turning since March, huh? Well, OK if you say so. Max

 

[Malcolm Tibbetts]

Eric, for a relatively new turner, this is very good work. The vertical alignment of your joints seems to be very accurate and the vessel appears to have a nice finish. A few of your maple-to-maple joints appear a little dark. Are you gluing straight from the saw blade or sanding your segments before gluing? I think the overall shape could be improved with a smaller, more up-lifting base. Perhaps the biggest improvement you could make is a more professional photo. If you want people to treat your work as high-quality art, then you need to present it as such. Good luck.

 

[cypher]

A few of your maple-to-maple joints appear a little dark. Are you gluing straight from the saw blade or sanding your segments before gluing? I think the overall shape could be improved with a smaller, more up-lifting base. Perhaps the biggest improvement you could make is a more professional photo. If you want people to treat your work as high-quality art, then you need to present it as such. Good luck.

Thanks for the input.

Yes, there is glue gap between some of the segs since I do not currently have the equipment to sand each seg with the precision I would like. I have seen some of Curt Theobald videos on how to get precision joints but i just don't have the equipment yet to do it. I do my best to sand by hand and it does show in the piece. I'm not really sure what you mean by the shape. I am curious since each time i post a new piece someone always suggests a shape change. Is there some standard shape guide I should know about or are these suggestion merely personal/professional opinions? Please don't get me wrong i don't think your suggestion is a negative thing and i really appreciate a experienced suggestion. I would think with so many possibilities everyone’s designs would vary greatly. As for the photo suggestion, i couldn't agree more. i guess i never really thought of it for the sense of posting on forums. I will definitely try to set up a more professional photo station. thx.

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Been turning since March, huh? Well, OK if you say so. Max

I get a sense of skepticism?

 

[Richard Baker]

Design and Construction

Cypher,
There's an article on design/shapes in a fairly recent issue of Wood ? mag that I found very helpful. Maybe someone else remembers which issue of which mag. A few simple guidelines can make a big difference. Stuff like bottom diameter approx. 1/3 of the max diameter (see Tahoeturner's post), fattest place located 1/3 of total height from the top or bottom, and a couple others. You are off to an excellent start, and just need a little more work on the basics.

Segment joints should be virtually perfect, and can be, as saw cut, with a sharp carbide blade. You might want to practice with some inexpensive wood. Plain ole yellow pine is good for practice. Just some thoughts.