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Threesome
Large Burl Bowl
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Dyed Sycamore Natural Edge
Threesome
Norfolk Island Pine Footed Vase alt. view
Waka (canoe )
Waka (canoe )
Robbie Graham

Threesome

Threesome

Wood: Ash
Finish: Danish oil
Length: One Piece, 235mm (9-3/8")
Width: 90mm (3-3/8")

This piece was a bit of a challenge as the spheres had to be as close to perfect as possible otherwise it was doomed to fail. I'm pretty happy with the finished piece.
I would like to attempt this again but add some texture, which would improve the look of the piece.
What do you think?
Comments and critiques welcome.
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Harvey Mushman
As always, great stuff! For texture, you might want to sandblast your next attempt. This technique works well with woods like ash.
 
Charlie Knighton
one piece, huh, very nice
 
Steve Worcester
Personally, with this wood and the understated grain, I like the simplicity. I think texture or sandblasting would detract from that simplicity.
It reminds me of parents protecting thier child. Maybe that is the way I am feeling now, but the way each outside larger sphere is tipped slightly in (and asymmetry from the angles) and holding up the small center sphere.
 
Robbie Graham
Thanks Harvey, I agree sandblasting would work well on the form. may be next time.

Thanks Charlie.

Steve, Thanks for the comments and maybe a the name should have been Parents or similar.

Cheers, Robbie
 
Terry Scott
Robbie ,I love were you are going with these vessels totally original ,very inspirational
Cheers
 
F
Yow! At first glance I thought those were three free-standing bowls, and very nice ones at that, but from one piece of wood, and such clean work?!!

"This piece was a bit of a challenge..." Geez, I guess. (Also, the wood you selected perfectly compliments the forms.)

Really, really nicely done, Robbie. Exquisite work.
 
Robbie Graham
Thanks for the great comment Frank. I enjoy doing multi axis work but when It all goes well and you end up with a piece that gets great comments, it makes the effort worth while.
Cheers Robbie
 

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