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   wudwker | Dec 10, 2002 10:57pm | #1

        I don't know where to buy a pre-made flame finial, but they're very easy to make.

   Turn the urn with a pointed oval shape on top.  Spiral up the oval with a thin strip of paper in two places on opposite sides. With a gouge, carve a groove between the lines.  The carving shouldn't take but about 10 minutes.  Give it a try.  You'll be suprised how easy it is and how well it will turn out.

                                                Regards,

                                                            Carl

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   auenboy | Dec 11, 2002 12:25am | #2

   Thanks for the wood carving tips

    

   As an FYI:

    

   LeeValley: http://www.leevalley.com , only had Decorative, Curtain Rod, Victorian, Acorn, Colonial, and Emperor styles

   Rockler's: http://www.rockler.com , only had carved Oak, Round Wood, Standard Urn - Sanded Finials

   Renovator's Supply: http://www.renovatorssupply.com , only had Finials for Lamps

   Cherry.... couldn't find

   Klockit: http://www.klockit.com/ , Urn, and Ball-top finials, smaller and larger ball-topped.

    

    It was a bear to find the Flaming Urn representation that was consistent with the style in that period!