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Antigua
My wife absolutely fell in love with this piece. When I told her I named it Antigua, she informed me I had better not sell this one. I am pleased with the coloration; it brings back fond memories of the Caribbean waters of Antigua where we honeymooned. The hollow form vase is turned from end grain, fiddle back ash. It measures 6.75 inches by 4 inches. It is finished with aniline dyes; including dark blue, black, peacock blue, and red. It was sprayed with lacquer and rubbed with black tinted wax.

All comments and critiques are welcomed and appreciated.
Joe,

I like your use of dyes and wax to give this figured ash some great depth. I will have to give using them another try.

In the last few years I've learned one thing; When I want to sell a new turning, I will not show it to my wife..lol
 
Thanks guys.
Jerry, some of the dyes were brushed on, some were sponged on, and the final blending was airbrushed.
 
Joe, both pieces are great, but this has more lift and more grain activity!

POD 01-20-09
AAW Home Page Photo Of the Day
 
Wow! Thanks Kurt. I am truly humbled. Who would have thought when I purchased a lathe and turned my first bowl in March 2008, that I would be honored with "Photo of the Day"?
 

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