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Carved Vessel 3

This piece was from a "dead" Cocobolo log I purchased at the symposium in Richmond. The log came from the mountains of central Mexico. Some of the nicest color comes from these logs.

The size is 7" dia x 7" tall. It was turned and carved by hand using only a flexible shaft tool, files, rasps and lots of sanding.

No oils or finishes were used. The piece was simply buffed.
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Boy Ed, that is a beauty. I've never worked any exotics but I'm going to give carving a try with some Osage Orange Burl I have. I'll post it later if it turns out O.K. (pun intended)
 
Larry Bourdeau
Ed you did a super job of carving.Whatever you payed for the log was a buy. Is Cocobolo a hard wood to carve?
 
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Thank you Garmar, Truffuls and Larry. Cocobolo is very oily and hard but is wonderful to work. I also love the smell of this fine wood. Just be careful of the dust. I tend to be somewhat allergic and will get itchy if I don't cover my skin well. And of course wear a dust mask or respirator.
Be well.
Ed
 

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