elm hollow form.

[wider]

had another go at a hollow form tonight. this one is 5x4" and at the moment I have used the same finial as the other form I made. it is in elm and teak. all comments welcome.

[Bryan Milham]

I like the form, although the dark marks on it may cause a few issues as it dries. More likely to create interest than anything though.

The finial, it too powerful for the form to carry.

[wider]

thank you for the comments . as for the finial I intend to do another one as I am not happy with this one have you any ideas for help in this.

[Les Symonds]

I agree totally with Bryan. However, I'm not a finial turner, so my thoughts are purely those of an observer. I feel that the finial has too strong a presence, and that it overpowers the form. Also, whereas the form has a single, flowing curve, the finial has a multitude of shape changes, so becomes far too fussy in its outline. Simpler and smaller would be better.....but keep the hollow form, it's lovely.
Les

[wider]

thank you Les will keep that in mind.

[bodrighywood]

For ideas regarding the finial, google Cindy Drozda and look at the images. She does a lot of slender slim styles and is a good source of inspiration.

Pete

[Mark Sanger]

Hi Dennis

Great to see you keeping at it and making so many pieces. Repetition and balanced critical observation of our work is a key to success in any discipline. There is a section in my book that looks at the proportions of a form and lid, but also how to hone this down to individual parts to give balance within the composition as a whole. Keep up the good work.

   

[wider]

thank you all for your comments and I have acted on them for the finial. I have TRIED TO GO AS THIN AS I CAN.