Est. 1998 — 27 years of woodworking knowledge
Pot O' Gold...
Peter Teubel
>One of my latest works (other than production pieces). Chinese Elm, 10" x 3". Scorched several times, and wire brushed several times. Coated with automotive red oxide primer and wire brushed again. Very lightly sanded, finished with urethane oil, and buffed. Interior is sanded smooth and dyed yellow.
Comments of all kinds are welcome and requested (don't be shy!). Its just the first of this type for me, but I already have some ideas for improving it.
Re: Pot O' Gold...
Scott Greaves, Blackfoot Idaho
>Hi Peter,
I like it! Shape-wise it works really well. The red color is fine, but I really like the texture the wire brushing left. It makes the color more appealing! For the inside, I wonder if guilding would be over the top, or just right? A neat little bowl!
Scott.
Re: Pot O' Gold...
Dinyar Chavda
>Peter:
On your next attempt, how about a wide rimmed platter instead, with the colors clearly delineated, perhaps with incised circles. Depending on the colors or the finish, could be dramatic or subdued.
Question: WHy the repeated charring and brushing--what's the advantage over one-shoot?
Dinyar
Re: Pot O' Gold...
Peter Teubel
>That was one of my ideas for improvements on the next series...
Re: Pot O' Gold...
Peter Teubel
>The reason I burn repeatedly is for depth. I burn a section with the torch in one hand then immediately cool it off with compressed air in the other hand. Several applications are required to get the depth of burn without having the bowl develop cracks. The burning is done after the bowl is esentially completed, not before.
Re: Pot O' Gold...
Doug Trembath
>What a delightful approach, Peter! I like it just as it is. If you're like me, you're not known for whimsy, but this struck me as a wonderful departure from the drudgery of production turning!
Well done!
Doug Trembath
Studio in the Woods
Re: Pot O' Gold...
GeeSeaWhy
>I like that. I think the red primer adds an unusual colour that makes it look not just burned. The folds in the background cloth almost look like legs, which might be another way to go - like a cauldron.
What do you burn it with? Using a regular propane torch, I always have trouble getting into any detail - I would have the rim completely charred before the turned in area below it showed any signs of burning.
Graeme
Re: Pot O' Gold...
Peter Teubel
>I simply used a regular propane torch because I wanted a deep burn over everything. When I am just trying to scorch the open-grain rings, I use a small butane pencil torch. The smaller, focused flame is easier to control.