Dodecasette Deviled Egg Platter/ Top View

This piece was rough turned from wet Water Hickory (Red Pecan), harvested in Southeast Texas in 2004. The turning sat drying for 4 years, waiting to become something more than a mere shallow bowl. In April of this year, I retrieved it for final turning and carving and completion of the egg platter shown. The platter measures 12 diameter and is 2 high.

The platter was turned to the approximate thickness for carving the 12 flutes inside and out to hold a dozen deviled eggs. The flutes were carved to an even wall thickness. The central area inside the flutes was turned with the central rosette area remaining 1/8 higher to allow for the beads and chip carved dodecasette (12 leaf) pattern. Reverse turning the base was accomplished via vacuum chucking.

Sealer was applied following 180 grit sanding. Final sanding was performed using grits up to 400. Three coats of Waterlox finish was applied using steel wool between coats. Polishing was done using the Bealle Buffer System.