An attempt to do something different....

Once in a while I try to get out of my comfort zone and try something new for a change. This is one of those times!
here I'm combining two mini hollow forms into one object. The shapes are not as good as I'd like them to be but access to turn the form was severely hampered by the tailstock of the lathe.
It's made from Jacaranda and the fattest form is about 50 mm (2") diameter. Shortly after this pictures was taken I went through the wall of the thinnest vessel:( Maybe a bit of piercing is in order!

Wood is unpredictable......

Over the last week or two I have shown some of the wet turnings I have done. If you've been following you'll recognise the two vessels shown. Both were turned wet and with the pith slightly off-centre.
They are starting to dry and have shown more movement than expected. The vessel on the right has some cracks that are not shown. We'll see how well they dry and if "design opportunities" present themselves.

One and a half vessels completed

I say one one and a half because one of them is still on the lathe. See below

Made from River Bush Willow (Vaderlandswilg in Afrikaans), turned while wet hence some distortion. About 250 mm (10") tall.

This is still on the lathe. It's about halfway hollowed.
Also made from River Bush Willow (Vaderlandswilg in Afrikaans).

A first for me!

A Jacaranda hollowform following on from last week. Its about 325 mm (13") tall - the deepest I've ever gone and I think the maximum for the Rolly Munro hollowing tool that I use when the form's mouth is larger.

A small natural edge made from Jacaranda from an offcut - about 100 mm (4") dia.

Back to basics

I have not turned bowls for a couple of years now so the opportunity arose when we has a couple of holidays this week coupled with some wood to turn. Here are the results:

I am left with a pile of shavings on the floor and 2 Jacaranda bowls, 375 mm (15") diameter and 325 mm (13") diameter respectively. They have been rough turned and while be turned to final shape and thickness once dry.

I have doing some burning as well  - I do believe it will come out well:)

Some more Indian Mahogany

About 150 mm (6") dia, made from Indian Mahogany - I just love how the grain flows around the opening!

Also from Indian Mahogany, about 200 mm (8") tall. Some distinctive grain that catches the eye. A portion of the grain has been accentuated by texturing, following the grain lines.

I tend to work on multiple projects....

I tend to work on multiple projects at once. This is what I've done this week.

I have 3 different levels of depth on this vase and I started carving out the curves. The grid helps to layout a smooth line.

One of my hollow forms that have holes in the side. Made from Cyprus and about 180 mm (7") in diameter.

Keep watching this space to see how they develop..........