Beech Hollow Form

[Derek]

Just finished this one today made from Beech and measures 5" X 4". I had the pyrography machine last November as a Birthday present and have not used it that much, so it was a learning curve for me not just in its use but making my own curly wire shape.

C & C Welcome

[The Bowler Hatted Turner]

derek I like the shape and I like the decoration, I would however have liked it more if the middle burnt line was a bit crisper. Otherwise a good job.

[GBF]

Hi Derek

This is not to my taste I do not like hollow forms with the pinched base it looks unstable and top heavy.

Regards George

[bodrighywood]

 I like what you trying to do but the overall shape is too straight for me. Much prefer a curved conture. The pyrowork also looks promising. Not easy doing it a curved vessel like this.

Pete

[Derek]

Thank you all for the comments.

As for the pyro work all comments are welcome and any points are taken on board, I certainly agree about the centre line needing to be a little more defined.

I have also not done that many hollow forms so again comments received are also taken on board.

And finally If we all liked the same thing it would be a boring place as they say "variety is the spice of life"

[georg]

  We like the concept of this one Derek .... Unfortunately for us this piece does look top heavy. The neck part
  has given a really good effect and the idea could be taken further.
  Kind Regards Tony di

[edbanger]

Well Derek

I have to agree about the shape I think that it would have looked much better without the bottom third.

But I really like the other two thirds 

Nice pyro work.

All the best

Ed

[Bryan Milham]

Hi Derek,

Nothing wrong with this, the shape is tugging at my brain. I've seen something similar in history but I cannot bring the 'what' to immediate mind.

Good effort on the pyro work, something I've only touched on a little so no expert myself, but having seen what can be done with a pyro pen, it looks like an exciting journey.

Keep up the good work and looking forward to seeing more of your 'learnings' in the future.

[Derek]

Sorry for late reply everyone. Thank you for the comments. Yes I think the foot could have been a little bigger which in turn will widen the bottom of the form