The last of the Indian Mahogany

Indian Mahogany, about 230 mm high. the vessel has warped as bit as I turned it, adding to the uniqueness!

All of the latest Indian Mahogany seemed to have quite a coarse grain but with some lovely interplay beteen sap and heartwood. The trick is to see if I can take advantage of it.

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Some more Indian Mahogany

Indian Mahogany, turned with the end grain parallel to axis, about 200 mm tall.

 A different shape for me but it's good to push boundaries. The pencil markings are for some further design to come. It's about 200 mm tall as well.

Some formal pictures of items completed...

It's a bit image heavy this week. We had our yearly exhibition last week and items were properly completed. Here's are some better pictures taken in the light tent.

 Some small hollow forms - the nearest one is from Olive

More small hollow forms - the nearest one is from River Bush Willow

And yet more small hollow forms. The nearest one is from Silky Oak and the rest from Indian Mahogany.

The whole gallery - the tallest is 80 mm

A natural edge that I started while demoing last week at the exhibition. the turning is completed - just sanding and finish to be applied. Made from Indian Mahogany

Images from yearly exhibition

Some colourful pieces on the show by Carel Van der Merwe. I really like the fact that the grain can still be seen.

 A series of calabash type vessels by At Smit.










 

Some vessels that caught the eye - The large one is from Indian Mahogany I think

Strawberry swirl #3

I am still working my way through the Indian Mahogany in my wood pile.
Next week I'll report on our yearly exhibition here in Pretoria. If you're in the vicinity see my links for further details.

Another small hollow form (I really love the challenge) About 120 mm dia with a coat of sanding sealer.

A natural edge hollowform for a change

A natural edge hollowform - something that I do not do often. I am not sure what wood it is but was told that ot is some form of Acacia. Still some finishing touches to do though........

Some woodturning related ideas...

Marketing your product, is said to be equally inportant as the creative process itself so I have been throwing some ideas around on how to expand visibility (and sales) of my work.
One of the ideas I had was to create a print of my portfolio that I could give to prospective buyers.
What do you think?