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Artistically Cracked Golden Sunset Vase, 12/2025, Turned Wild Apple Wood, 8" Diameter, 8-1/2" Tall, 18 oz. Handmade Wood Art
If you can't hide a crack then feature it!
Sometimes, unexpected moments lead to the most beautiful creations! The rim on this vase cracked when I accidentally ran into it with my hollowing tool. I finished turning it and set it aside to dry. It cracked all the down to the bottom as it dried. I really liked the crack. It looks artistic. Couldn't have done a better job if I tried.
I experimented with a faux painting technique on this vase. I applied gold acrylic paint using a sponge, over red, orange and yellow wood dye stain that allows the natural grain of the wood to show through.
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✦ www.carlford.us/carlfordwoodturner/
More photos on Pinterest at https://www.pinterest.com/pin/472666923416021000/
Sometimes, unexpected moments lead to the most beautiful creations! The rim on this vase cracked when I accidentally ran into it with my hollowing tool. I finished turning it and set it aside to dry. It cracked all the down to the bottom as it dried. I really liked the crack. It looks artistic. Couldn't have done a better job if I tried.
I experimented with a faux painting technique on this vase. I applied gold acrylic paint using a sponge, over red, orange and yellow wood dye stain that allows the natural grain of the wood to show through.
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✦ www.carlford.us/carlfordwoodturner/More photos on Pinterest at https://www.pinterest.com/pin/472666923416021000/
