Turning of the Week, March 17, 2025

[hockenbery]

My pick for TOW is Ash Ring by @Michael Nathal.

In an excellent use of material, Michael chose a difficult to turn form and fire to feature an organic element in his blank. ​

This is an object I enjoy looking at and pondering the missing piece.



Michael’s description: Ash 11.5" wide, 13" tall, 4,5" thick, including the ebonized walnut base. Finished with Osmo polyx and buffed. The missing piece was removed along natural cracks, followed by scorching the crack surfaces.

 

[Michael Anderson]

Excellent choice, Al. I find this piece extremely interesting and attractive. It would improve the setting of any atmosphere. Congrats on the feature, Mike.

 

[Will Armstrong]

Bravo Michael! I'm so glad you got the TOTW for this piece, I was thinking it might. Well done.

 

[Michael Nathal]

Thanks guys. I think I'm gonna try more pieces based on rings.

 

[Tom Gall]

Neat piece, Michael ... congrats! The scorched ends and ebonized base ties it all together. Looking forward to future ring pieces. Good choice, Al.