Hawaii Wood Show

Its great when the show judges'...

david

minds are aligned with the characteristics of the piece you entered. I entered three pieces; two with calabash forms. I was more hopeful for recognition of a translucent Norfolk Pine piece, but it was not lit to take advantage of the glowing colors. My Kou calabash was awarded first place in the category of Turning with Form Emphasis, as opposed to Turning with Embellishment. I had paid my show entry fee for three pieces but had not decided which pieces to enter. This piece is not shiny. I wet sanded with Waterlox to 800 grit, then Beale buffed. Did not attempt to build up to a gloss finish. The wood is hard to come by, and it was priced accordingly, but I was not expecting anything. In my shop I have another turned but not finished piece from the same species where I thought the form was more successful. Sometimes you never know, I guess. Fortunately, the Norfolk Pine piece was sold on opening night. You should find them in the video.

Piece that sold; piece that won its category

david

congrats on both!

thanks for the link

GaryG in MD

I always like to see that show!

Beautiful, Congrats

Re: Piece that sold; piece that won its category

Barry L Elder

Congrats, David! Ya done good! And you earned it!