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  1. Éclair Noir

    Éclair Noir

    Last year I was playing with this motif on a few pieces, but was never happy with results. The branded pattern was very regular and any imperfections stood out like a sore thumb. This one was began then as well, but then set aside because I was disappointed once again. Finally, I decided to just...
  2. In The Steppes Of Central Asia

    In The Steppes Of Central Asia

    Some time ago I ran across a photo on the web of a beautiful lidded box with an oriental theme. I really liked the form and lid design. After a great deal of research I discovered that Matthew Hill had turned the piece in the photo. The piece really intrigued me to the point I decided to do...
  3. Poplar Study 3

    Poplar Study 3

    This vessel was turned twice, carved, branded and buffed with wax. The size is 5" dia x 6" tall.
  4. Branded Maple Bowl

    Branded Maple Bowl

    Maple Bowl, 8" X 4" with red Aniline dye exterior and branded pattern inside and outside of rim.
  5. AAW Forum contest entry

    AAW Forum contest entry

    Shot of the 'Wings'
  6. AAW Forum contest entry

    AAW Forum contest entry

    A "winged" bowl turned from pear. The branding is pine needles. I've being working out a masking technique for branding and painting... still working on it.
  7. Oak Box

    Oak Box

    This valley oak box is a gift - it's branded with a coil tip, silver-leafed. the colors are generated by a patinizing chemical.
  8. Alchemy

    Alchemy

    Step-3: Patination A colorful patina was developed on the silver. This photo doesn't represent the color well--the yellows are golds, the greys are silver, the browns are hues of purple. this is one piece that needs good lighting! All comments welcomed -- this is not what i invisioned, and...
  9. Branded Cedar-Step 2

    Branded Cedar-Step 2

    The outside has been silver-leafed. Ugly! But wait-if the weather would only cooperate, on to step-3! (wonder what the turning-gods have instore for this one?)
  10. Experiment

    Experiment

    The outside of this mediocre, small elm bowl was coil-branded, silver leafed, and patinated. The patina colors are silver, gold, bronze, blue & purple. The branding gives a nice texture, and the patina adds another level of interest. It was a fun experiment. Of course, the picture...
  11. Zebra Branded Bowl

    Zebra Branded Bowl

    The branding is done with an 18-gauge nichrome wire coiled about 4-5 times, using Graeme Priddles' branding method. Special thanks to Molly Winton & John Lucas for his instructions on developing the coil pen.
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