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John Erickson

Poplar hollow form

Continuing my challenge to practice hollow forms (at least one per week and a different shape each time). Wall thickness is nice and thin on this one. I’m not loving the spherical shape, and I definitely prefer a rim treatment of some kind to this plain opening. Great practice, though. My technique is improving and I’m learning what designs I prefer.
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Mark Hepburn
Well, I’m loving the spherical shape. Nice indeed
 
Dean Center
You've got a great attitude and the self-assessment skills to do great work. Making poplar look like nice walnut is a great trick, too. Kudos to you!
 
John Erickson
Dean Center said:
You've got a great attitude and the self-assessment skills to do great work. Making poplar look like nice walnut is a great trick, too. Kudos to you!
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Thanks, Dean! I've never taken the time to work through the process like this. I've always tended to devote my time to what I'm already good at. This has been rewarding. The wood is rainbow poplar, so I just got lucky with the color--it's all natural.
 

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