Segmented Vase

comments (2) August 2nd, 2009 in Reader's Gallery

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Decorative segmented vase made from 204 individual pieces of wood.  The primary wood used is American Beech, decorative features consist of Walnut, Maple, and  Cherry.  (all from the scrap bin) The vase stands eleven inches tall and is about six inches in diameter at its widest point.  Both the inside and the outside of the vase is finished with a durable clear finish material that renders a deep smooth reflective sheen.   The nature of the turned wood and the finish causes your eye to see different shades of color in the individual pieces of wood as the vase is viewed from different angles. 


Design or Plan used: My own design
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gpr gpr writes: Windwoodtrader, Thanks for the comment. My email is gpring@bellsouth.net. drop my a line, I will be happy to share how I avoid having segments that get out of line.
Jerry Ring Travelers Rest, SC
Posted: 4:23 pm on August 3rd

Windwoodtrader Windwoodtrader writes: GPR, this is a good looking segmented project. Every time I try one I somehow wind up with a segment piece that is just a hair larger or smaller than its neighbor and I really don't notice until I glue the stack up. As you know the error usually is really visible.

Any thoughts for a novice segmenter on avoiding the problem?

Thanks-
Posted: 9:05 pm on August 2nd

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