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Polynesian Vase

comments (3) August 7th, 2009 in Reader's Gallery

Burlshard Burlshard, member
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This vase was made from a Queen Palm tree, Hawaiian Koa, copper tubing and copper wire. 


Design or Plan used: My own design - Jim O'Donnell
posted in: Reader's Gallery, wood turning, bowl, Jim O'Donnell, vase wood flowers


Comments (3)

Jurgen01 Jurgen01 writes: This is a great concept beautifully carried out. It is deceptively simple but compelling, too -- a real work of art. Thanks for posting the photo.
Posted: 8:16 pm on August 18th

Burlshard Burlshard writes: Thanks, Jim. I don't know if you can see in the picture or not, but the handles are rounded to match the round lip. The very thin copper wire pieces were just enough to give it rigidity to float above the cut out areas. Thanks for your kind comment.
Jim O'Donnell
Posted: 1:00 am on August 9th

Jim_S Jim_S writes: Very different. I like the contrasting pieces floating over the cut out.
Posted: 8:51 pm on August 8th

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