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Curly walnut bowl

Welcome, nice Hawaiian
- Yesterday at 7:52 PM
Cherry Burl Vase

Well done, I like the way the cracks give this piece some tension.
- Yesterday at 7:34 PM
Walnut Bowl

Emiliano Achaval said:

Great job, you nailed it.

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Thank you Emiliano, it’s been several years since I made a post.
- Yesterday at 7:21 PM
Thin Walnut Burl Vase

Randy Anderson said:

Clayton, nice piece. The finish fits the piece well. What is it?

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Thank you! It's just very thinned tung oil, and then a coat of Parfix 3408 to help stabilize it and get that shine.
- Yesterday at 6:00 PM
Walnut Bowl

Great job, you nailed it.
- Yesterday at 4:20 PM