Some Input Please

Re: Some Input Please

RevDoug

>Ron,

My personal preference would be that most all the bowl be thinner walled. If they were larger bowls, then 3/8 and 1/2" would be fine. I believe that you would find these sized "artistic" bowls feel better in the hand if they are lighter weight, accomplished with thinner walls.

The "candy dish" is probably my favorite. If I were to turn this one again, I would make the bottom smaller (1/3rd the size of the max diameter) and leave off the beads.

The vases I thought were pretty nice as well. Again though, if I were making them again, I would swell the belly just a bit more.

Your use of contrasting woods is good. The glue lines are not obvious. It looks to me like you are well on your way. You are definately on the right track. I look forward to seeing more of your work.

Turn 'em round,

RevDoug

My Nit Picking Opinions...

Wally Dickerman at Green Valley, Az.

>Ron, Since you asked, I'll give you some of my thoughts. I haven't read what others have said, so I'll no doubt repeat what you may have already read. Sometimes photos don't show it like it really is, so I may be wrong in some cases.

Rims...A plain flat rim is unattractive. At right angle to the outside is better. If the walls are thick, a slight concave or convex surface on the rim is good. I find that the rim of piece is a focal point, so it's important.

I am a firm believer in the "rule" that says that the foot should be 1/3 the dia. of the piece. There can be exceptions of course, but not in these pieces.

On number 3 and 4 bowls, you need a curve that goes without interuption from the rim to the foot. The flattened out area below the rim isn't as attractive as a nice curve would be.

On small pieces especially, I'd like to see thinner walls. Just about everything that I turn have thin walls, but I don't preach that to others for their own turnings. I suggest that you experiment with it though.

On number 5, the flared out piece, you definitly need a smaller foot, and I would like to see the curve all the way to the bottom, or nearly so. The beads sort of take over. They should be a little smaller.

The box with beads. Very good, but the beads are too large. Small pieces need small adornments.

The vases are almost there. I would like to see the necks a little slimmer, which would allow a better curve. The curve should be continous from top to bottom, with no flat areas.

Wally

Thanks Wally

Ron Sardo in PA

>I don't consider what you say nitpicking. You gave me some great food for thought.

Re: Some Input Please

Keith Tompkins

>I agree with most of the critiques. Personally, I would make the lid on the candy dish flush with the base, so a smooth, continuous flow is achieved. Any beads or decorations would not interrupt the flow of the piece. That way the lid wouldn't appear to be "plunked" on top, it would be an integral part of the design.

I also think the different wood in the lid and the base don't give a sense of unity. Maybe a finial that matches the base would tie the whole thing together.

You have the right idea.....great job! Keith

Re: My Nit Picking Opinions...

Dinyar Chavda

>Wally:

You said "Rims...A plain flat rim is unattractive. At right angle to the outside is better. If the walls are thick, a slight concave or convex surface on the rim is good."

What do you mean by "At right angle to the outside"?

Sorry to barge in, Ron.

Dinyar

Be my guest.

Ron Sardo in PA

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Re: My Nit Picking Opinions...

Wally Dickerman at Green Valley, Az.

>A 90 degree angle from the outside of the bowl at the rim.

Wally

Re: My Nit Picking Opinions...

Wally Dickerman at Green Valley, Az.

>Perhaps you can see it here. Hmm, not a very clear pic.

Wally

Re: My Nit Picking Opinions...

Dinyar Chavda

>Wally:

I can tell what you mean from the picture--the rim slopes down from the inside to the outside. I thought that's what you had meant, but wasn't sure.

By the way, I laughed at your first explanatory e-mail, where you explained that what you meant by "at right angles" was "90 degrees". Thanks for the geometry lesson, Mr. Pythagoras! :-):-)

Dinyar