Alder H/F adjusted !

[Gary Lowe]

Thanks for all the recent comments on my wee coloured Alder H/F. A few people have mentioned the finial and how it looked a bit heavy(plus a few other comments). I agree that the finial was a bit on the heavy//thick side so I have re-worked the original finial and also had another wee play and done one in Ash, then coated it in Ebonising lacquer. Not sure about the ash one, comments are welcome on all three. Pictures are of the original, the re-worked and the ash finial/lid.

Rgds

Gary

[GBF]

The second one is the best

Regards George

[fuzzyturns]

I agree with GBF. On the third one the quite steep incline of the lid itself doesn't fit well with the overall flow (IMHO). The finial itself is fine and would have probably worked quite well if it sat on a lid like in the second picture.

[Gary Lowe]

Many thanks George and Fuzzy, I agree, I like the second one best. Didn't think the last one would work, but hey! gotta try these things out.

Rgds

Gary

[Dave Atkinson]

2nd one Gary

Cheers Dave

[georg]

        Second one for us
        Tony di

[Gary Lowe]

2nd one Gary

Cheers Dave

Cheers Dave, I agree.
Rgds
Gary

[Gary Lowe]

        Second one for us
        Tony di

Many thanks Tony di
Rgds
Gary

[malcy]

Second one for me too. Malcolm.

[Eric Harvey]

second one looks the best from here,cheers,

Eric.

[Gary Lowe]

second one looks the best from here,cheers,

Eric.

Cheers Eric, many thanks I agree.
Rgds
Gary

[rick_dobney]

Agreed...the second one flows better.
Even after all the debate about the finial, the colouring and finish is what stands out to me.
I've some Ash burr in mind to try the same treatment on.
Cheers
Rick

[Gary Lowe]

Second one for me too. Malcolm.

Cheers Malcolm, for me too.

Rgds

Gary

[Gary Lowe]

Agreed...the second one flows better.
Even after all the debate about the finial, the colouring and finish is what stands out to me.
I've some Ash burr in mind to try the same treatment on.
Cheers
Rick

Cheers Rick, I look forward to seeing the ash Burr when you get round to it.

Rgds

Gary

[Bryan Milham]

Gary,

the paint effect is great, really interesting and colourful without being overly bright.

I'm going to be contrary again. I like the 3rd finial but not the taller cap which works against the shape of the vase. The flatter cap of the second picture with the third finial would be the best combination for me.