The 3 Amigos

I always feel that groups are more interesting from a visual point of view. Here are 3 small natural edge bowls made from Johannesburg Gold, a shrub common here in gardens. Maybe I can sell them as a group........

Made from leftovers

A small natural edge made from Johannesburg Gold. It's just been turned but not sanded yet.
I guess I'm running out of wood though I have lots that I can still finish!

The flower vessel

The vessel is complete and what a journey it has been! More pictures follow.
I hope to have the update on my website (see links) soon.

I am making progress...

I have made some progress since I last blogged and the light is at the end of the tunnel. I have finished the burning and all touch ups. I just need to apply finish now. I promise no more teasers!

Update on progress - change in plan...

The piece after burning. My intention was to make the interior darker but leave the outside natural. Once the stain was appplied to the interior it bled through so another plan had to be made.

 This is what I have done to cover the bleed through. The petals have been covered with some acrylic PVA. I will still have to touch up up the burning. It's what I thought of at the time - let me know what you think......

I have started the burning

I have started the burning. There are 18 flowers in all and I have done 6 so still a way to go.
Pardon the poor picture, I was testing my Samsung S3 photo capabilities.
Let me know what you think so far.........

Further development of last weeks idea...

Further work done but more still to come. Something like 18 flowers in total to do. I have done 5 so far not to mention the pyrography afterwards. I think this piece has potential.....

What's coming next? Maybe this piece. It's a piece turned from River Bush Willow (Vaderlandswilg) some time ago but it's been taken further. Where we end, time will tell....