Ursa Major

6/15/05, 5:27 PM #1

Molly Winton
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>This is designed to depict the Algonquin and Iroquois legend explaining the constellation Ursa Major. The bowl of the big dipper is the Bear, and the three stars of the handle are the three warriors/hunters that pursue him. This piece stands 5 1/2" tall, and is 4" diameter, finished with Danish oil, and will be buffed when completely dry. Thanks to Marshall Gorrow for leading me to the legend.

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6/14/05, 4:34 AM #2

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>Molly,

The Board is having photo problems. I have e-mailed the webmaster to see if they can get it fixed. I had the same problem, and you can see others below also.

I think it may be that you can't use Preview before Posting. Either that, or the size limit was reduced back below 40kB.

I want to see your Bear! Please try the photo again.

Gary

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6/14/05, 3:27 PM #3

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Photo is there now; Read her post again

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6/14/05, 4:26 PM #4

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>Molly I like this piece. I read a book on Indian legends and folklore a few years ago. There should be a ton of fodder in that for you.

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6/14/05, 4:57 PM #5

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Mike Schwing from Md.

>Molly, my bride likes this one especially much. I think you might have just made her birthday present.

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6/15/05, 12:06 AM #6

Jim Ketron
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Jim Ketron

>You do some Beautiful work Molly!

Outstanding Job and story!

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6/15/05, 2:11 AM #7

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>Molly, this is a great work. I was going to ask if it was going to KC with you but after reading Mike S. post, I guess it's a present for his bride! The legend was quite interesting, too. Marshall is not only a good turner and a nice guy, he's also very informed!

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6/15/05, 10:50 AM #8

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>Molly, I love this signature form you're creating. It works so well as a canvas for your burnings. The way you frame the "characters" on these piece's is so unique. I love the fact that this one depicts an actual legend. It really gives it that extra touch that makes it so special.

I can't wait for Kansas to see your work in person!

Jen

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Hello Everybody! I figure I've been hanging around WoodCentral for a few years now so I might as well officially post a Bio. I'm Jennifer and I reside in the heart of the Midwest in Indianapolis. You'll usually find me hanging out on the turning side of WoodCentral, but I check the Main forum too. I started woodworking about 25 years ago mostly interested in flatwork; small furniture and other items to use around the home. Then I discovered the lathe and became obsessed with it. I've been turning for about 23 years now. My love and excitement for turning has taken me into the world of teaching and frequent demonstrating. Lots of experimenting with textures, color, burning over the past several years. I've recently begun dabbling in metal clay work and have started incorporating it in to my turnings too. It's another toolbox full of toys! When I'm not turning, I'm hanging out with the love of my life and most honest critic, my husband Clay. In order to keep the lathe spinning and the lights on I spend the other part of my day at an ABC television station directing the evening newscasts.

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6/15/05, 3:20 PM #9

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Thanks all, I appreciate your support.

Molly Winton

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6/15/05, 5:27 PM #10

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Re: Golly Molly...Nice !

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>Hey Molly,

This is real nice -- as a turner who also teaches Astronomy (no "L") and telescope making, it really works for me !

There are many great books to go further with this theme -- one that occurs to me is "Beyond the Blue Horizon" which is a pretty cool book about all sorts of mythological things related to the sky, and has all sorts of neat Native American and other paleolastronomy references. Feel free to contact me for others, if you wish...

Safe Spinning,

Brad Vietje

Thetford, VT

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