Tall Maple Vaaaahhssee

[Roger Chandler]

Well, I was searching for inspiration to take advantage of one of those rare days with a light schedule and available shop time.............went to the shop and saw this piece of maple that I have had for over 3 years and had been thinking that I wanted to do another tall vase out of that piece.........well, it did not take me long to put it between centers and proceed to turn a tenon on it!

Most of you probably remember me saying that I am fond of pedestal forms..........to me a well designed foundation just adds to most pieces........but that is my tastes, and not everyone is a fan of pedestal forms.

At any rate, I wanted to add some features..........cove, bead of sorts, and burn lines to accent the entire piece without making it be too much........I hit on 3 lines in strategic places.........I like them at least! 😉

This is 11 inches tall and 5.25" wide. Walls are 3/16" thick except for the very bottom where it meets the pedestal........it is 1/4" thick there.

 

[Charlie Knighton]

pretty piece, like your highlights Roger

 

[Gary Chapman]

Roger,
I too love the look. I like the flow in of the small pedestal, the line work with the body of the jar. I love making long, slender jars with tiny openings; they just have an elegant look.
You do terrific work and one of these day I hope to reach some semblance of that skill.
Thanks for showing us. Gary

 

[Gary Chapman]

My attempt at your style. Tall,14"x 6" Gary

 

[Roger Chandler]

Roger,
I too love the look. I like the flow in of the small pedestal, the line work with the body of the jar. I love making long, slender jars with tiny openings; they just have an elegant look.
You do terrific work and one of these day I hope to reach some semblance of that skill.
Thanks for showing us. Gary

Thank you much Gary.........I am most appreciative that you like my work! 🙂

 

[Odie]

Roger.......sometimes simplicity done masterfully, has a grace that complicated shapes cannot compete with. Yours is an example of this.

ooc

 

[Roger Chandler]

Roger.......sometimes simplicity done masterfully, has a grace that complicated shapes cannot compete with. Yours is an example of this.

ooc

Thank you Odie...........what a nice way to say what I was trying to do with this piece! Much appreciated! 🙂

 

[Thomas Heck]

Looks great! I think the 3 lines made it that much better.

 

[Roger Chandler]

Looks great! I think the 3 lines made it that much better.

Thanks Thomas! I appreciate you taking a moment to comment~ 🙂