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Silvered vessel

Sycamore vase with textured polyester resin sheath painted black/silver. White Corian legs attached with steel pins and ebony spacers.
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Bob Chapman
Robert - I'm sorry I've only just noticed your question. Make a former from whatever wood you have available, heat the corian in an oven until it gets floppy (gas mark 5, 25 minutes). Clamp it in the former until it cools. Then its a case of filing, sanding etc to refine the shape.

Bob
 

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