Another Segmented Urn/Lidded Vessel

[georgeconklin]

Here is another Urn. This one is slightly different than the first urn I posted as this one has a larger base and a small finial.
I really enjoy the coloring process on these segmented pieces.
I've resized the pictures hoping that they will be a little smaller.
Thank you for looking, your comments and critiques.
George

 

[Gerald Lawrence]

Really like the blurred coloring . What is the process to arrive at this?

 

[georgeconklin]

Hi Gerald,
I use Artisan dyes from Craft Supplies. I start with a black base coat sanded back, then apply different colors randomly, then wipe it back with DNA. That's it in a nutshell. Hope it makes sense to you.
Thanks for looking,
George

 

[Jay Peterson]

George,
Do you turn your own threaded insert on a metal lathe or are they available from some source?
Jay

 

[georgeconklin]

Hi Jay,
I've started making the inserts.

 

[Jay Peterson]

George,
Darn! Not the answer I was hoping for. However, I figured that was the case.
Beautiful work.
Jay

 

[georgeconklin]

George,
Darn! Not the answer I was hoping for. However, I figured that was the case.
Beautiful work.
Jay

Hi Jay,
PM me and I can tell you how to get them.
George

 

[David Anliker]

Hi Jay,
PM me and I can tell you how to get them.
George

I would like to know; I haven't figured out PM so just writing. They look like brass tank bushings. Thanks for the help. David

 

[georgeconklin]

I would like to know; I haven't figured out PM so just writing. They look like brass tank bushings. Thanks for the help. David

I make them from a shower drain. The pieces needed are already threaded. I just cut them to size and machine the rough casting.
Hope this helps,
George

 

[David Anliker]

I make them from a shower drain. The pieces needed are already threaded. I just cut them to size and machine the rough casting.
Hope this helps,
George

thanks, they looked bigger than that.
Was told most funeral directors wanted 21/2 to 3" openings.
Your work shows a lot of patience and attention to detail.

 

[georgeconklin]

Thanks, David.

 

[georgeconklin]

thanks, they looked bigger than that.
Was told most funeral directors wanted 21/2 to 3" openings.
Your work shows a lot of patience and attention to detail.

The opening is approximately 2-3/4"

 

[Tom De Winter]

I like the proportions on this one.
I've seen Cindy (and maybe others) do this type of finishing on IRD's. I've yet to try it. Very interesting effect and you have it down.

 

[georgeconklin]

Thanks, Tom.

 

[Richard Aldrich]

Nice work!