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Beaded Vase

Beaded vase, approx 9" tall x 8.5" dia. Segmented hard maple.
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Robert Lindstadt said:
Love this wondering how you accomplished this ?
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Robert Lindstat....There was a lot of trial and error in the design process. I imported a Polar graph pdf into Photoshop, designed the pattern and color scheme.

After completing the segmented vase, I used a D-Way 3/16” beading tool. In previous attempts at this pattern, I found that each segment’s woodgrain absorbed the ink differently and made it look ‘splotchy’. So, once I created the beads, I then coated the vase with primer paint, and burned the valleys with a wire.

Since my pattern required 156 squares per rotation, I made a custom index wheel by printing the polar graph and mounting it to a disk. I made a platform for the PJL Optima 3/16” burning tool (flat version) and burned the squares.

I used Artist Loft and Faber Castell Pitt Pens, let it dry for a few days and then gave it a couple of coats of Krylon UV Archival Varnish spray.
Hope that helps, but if you would like more info, just let me know!
 
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Jim Marx said:
Robert Lindstat....There was a lot of trial and error in the design process. I imported a Polar graph pdf into Photoshop, designed the pattern and color scheme.

After completing the segmented vase, I used a D-Way 3/16” beading tool. In previous attempts at this pattern, I found that each segment’s woodgrain absorbed the ink differently and made it look ‘splotchy’. So, once I created the beads, I then coated the vase with primer paint, and burned the valleys with a wire.

Since my pattern required 156 squares per rotation, I made a custom index wheel by printing the polar graph and mounting it to a disk. I made a platform for the PJL Optima 3/16” burning tool (flat version) and burned the squares.

I used Artist Loft and Faber Castell Pitt Pens, let it dry for a few days and then gave it a couple of coats of Krylon UV Archival Varnish spray.
Hope that helps, but if you would like more info, just let me know!
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