Spalted Beech Surprise!

[RayintheUK]

I recently turned this bowl from Spalted Beech. It's 180mm (7") diameter, 120mm (4.5") tall. Finished with cellulose sanding sealer, followed by Rustins Two-part clear.



The spalting is very pleasing, but I didn't expect to find a swan and a rabbit hiding in there!



Ray

[wassaw998]

Looks Great Ray ! ( I was gona put up of a pic of my 2x4 blank turned into a honey dipper, but, could not stand the thought of the humiliation).

[Handy Al]

I can see the swan, but I can't find that "wascal wabbit"

[RayintheUK]

quote:Originally posted by Handy Al

I can see the swan, but I can't find that "wascal wabbit"

About 1.5" ahead of the "bird," facing in the same direction, nose in the air, really puny ear! Perhaps it's more gopher-like? I MUST get a life!

Ray.

[Whaler]

Very very nice.

[JeffW]

Outstanding piece of art.

[kwgeorge]

Very pretty for sure. I think your looking at work to much though.

[boblon]

Beautiful Bowl there !!

BobL.

[LCHIEN]

I think if you look at the top picture, on the inside, there's an
English sheepdog whose head just goes over the edge
and one of the legs is behind the light reflection.

[monte]

Holy smokes! That is really nice Ray!

[WoodPirate]

That's not a swan. That's the state of Maine. Look further "down the coast" to see Florida, and even the Gulf of Mexico. That brown color running through there is the sawdust cloud from my shop in Jacksonville!

Beautiful work Ray! Keep 'em coming. I don't own a lathe yet, but am continually amazed at the stuff you guys create. Never a dull moment at BT3.