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George Van Beynen

White Birch Pot

I finished sanding this white birch pot after it dried and settled down a short time ago. I am still working to improve my hollowing techniques and form. Thickness 3/32. Finish Waterlox and buff. This is 5.75x7, I was checking a birch log to see if it was spalted enough which it wasnt but it was good practice for me. I am not sure if the opening works or not, I feel I may have over emphasized it hoping to create a collar effect. Comments and critiques appreciated.
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George, I'm very fond of the shape you used for this form. I agree with you about the opening. If the thickness is 3/32" you should make the open such that it will show off your efforts. In other woods, try to make the lip the same thickness as the rest of the form. Looks like you accomplished this through a small opening which I always like to see. I think you did really well and will do even better on the next one.
 
George Van Beynen
Thanks Ed, you have a good point and the next one I do I will follow your advise and change the lip. Brad Adams told me if I wanted a collar appearance why not put a collar on it, makes sense. Now I have another technique to learn.
 

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