Dyed Maple Hollowform

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Chuck Ludwigsen

>Excellent, Wally. I love how deep and rich the color and finish are. I've sure missed seeing your work.

Thanks for posting this one.

Chuck in Memphis, TN.

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Jennifer@Indy.USA

>Hi Wally,

As always, I feel good when I see your work. It's always a great day when you post your lovely work here.

Glad I stopped in tonight : )

Jennifer

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Mike Schwing from Maryland

>I'm glad you're back! I needed some inspiration. Thanks! Wonderful work as always. The dye makes this piece look almost translucent. Neato.

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Ruth

>Hi Wally,

This is simply elegant!

I'd like to say it was pure pleasure to meet you and your lovely wife (she's a real sweetheart!)in Provo. (did I score points?!)

Seriously, I haven't seen a single piece of your work that wasn't inspiring.

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George Van

>Hi Wally, another great piece, I will add it to the other saved photos you have posted so I can use them for reference when I try hollow forms. I still want to be able to get bowls better before I try to advance to another level. The holly produces a nice contrast. I am surprised how white it is.

I may try the dye you use on some of our maple to see if I can get a similar effect in a bowl.

Thanks for posting, George

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Steve Roxberg

>Wally,

Do you ever teach classes on how to make one of these?

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Mark Kauder, Phenix City, AL

>Fantastic. Glad to see you back.

Mark

Most excellent my friend!

Dave Smith, Longview, WA

>Hi Wally,

Your work is always an inspiration to see. The holly rim is a prefect topper for this piece.

Speaking of holly, were you able to get something out of the blue/green holly I gave you?

Dave Smith

I need more lathe time in Longview, WA.

Still Turning?

Wally Dickerman at Green Valley, Az.

>Thanks Jennifer,

It's been a long time since you've posted any of your work. I hope that you're still turning. You were doing so great. Let's see what you're doing.

Wally

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Wally Dickerman at Green Valley, Az.

>Hi Ruth....we also enjoyed meeting you, and yes you scored points (With Jane).

Wally

Classes

Wally Dickerman at Green Valley, Az.

>Hi Steve,

I haven't taught classes on finishing or dyeing, but I guess I could if there was enough interest.

Wally

Re: Most excellent my friend!

Wally Dickerman at Green Valley, Az.

>Thanks Dave. I rough turned a couple of the pieces but haven't finished one yet. Should be dry enough soon.

Wally

WOW

Jay Sullivan in So. AZ

>Hey Wally, glad to see you are back at the lathe and here at WC.

Love the form and color. How about posting some of that mesquite root that I traded with you? I have been dying to see what you did with it!

Jay

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Dick Hines

>Glad you made it home OK. Good to see you hollow forms again. Keep them coming.

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Ron in Drums PA

>As Always . . . Wonderful Wally.

I can see your reflection in the bowl!

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Mike Rubes

>Hi Wally,

Thanks for the pic. It's always great to see pics of your stuff. The contrasting color is really well done.

Thanks again,

Mike

Ideas, ideas, ideas in Apex, NC!!

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Wally Dickerman at Green Valley, Az.

>Thanks everyone....your comments are appreciated. I'm still in the experimental stage of dyeing wood. I don't know how far I'll go with it.

Wally

A Question...

Russ

>Did you bleach the wood first, or go straight to the wood with the dye??

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Wally Dickerman at Green Valley, Az.

>Russ, I've never tried bleach with dye. I picked up some of Daly's 2 part bleach while in Seattle this summer, and might try it. I do sometimes thin the dye with alcohol. I also mix colors to achieve the colors that I want.

Wally