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Seed Pod of Cherry

  • Media owner Jim Hills
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This Seed Pod was turned and hollowed from a 4" x 7" Cherry spindle blank. A microcarver was the main tool used for the carving. The finish is walnut oil. The form was inspired by Neil Turner.
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Will Armstrong
Very well done start to finish Jim! It is quite lovely. Did you use something other than a rotary microcarver for the textured surfaces?
 
Jim Hills
Will, I used a triangle head mini carver bit on the carver for the texture. Additionally, a split mandrel holding sandpaper finished forming and cleaning the grooves. A small sanding disk on a mandrel sharpened the ends of the pod. All on the microcarver. Some touches with files and sanding also.
 
Scott Davidson
WOW! This is really an amazing piece. I am amazed especially knowing the amount of painstaking time that it must have taken and the delicate craftsmanship that was obviously required.

The form is just breathtaking!
 

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