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Title: Honduran Rosewood Burl
Post by: Mike Gibson on July 17, 2013, 10:41:51 PM

This teapot is made from Honduran Rosewood Burl, extremely heavy, and pretty hard, but requires next to no finish, mainly a good buff.
The handle and spout are made from African Blackwood. I dyed the handle and feathered it into the lid.
Comments welcome,
Michael

Title: Re: Honduran Rosewood Burl
Post by: bodrighywood on July 17, 2013, 11:11:19 PM

That is beautiful and what you have done with the wood is really lovely. I'm not a tea pot fan but have to admit this one converts me totally.

Pete

Title: Re: Honduran Rosewood Burl
Post by: John D Smith on July 18, 2013, 09:18:21 AM

Hello Mike,
              WOW what a fantastic piece of work and beautiful Burl the work and artistic impression is out of this world thank you for sharing

                                                                                         Regards John

Title: Re: Honduran Rosewood Burl
Post by: Mike Gibson on July 18, 2013, 02:17:28 PM

Quote from: bodrighywood on July 17, 2013, 11:11:19 PM

That is beautiful and what you have done with the wood is really lovely. I'm not a tea pot fan but have to admit this one converts me totally.

Pete

Thanks Pete, glad l have converted you. :)

Title: Re: Honduran Rosewood Burl
Post by: woodndesign on July 18, 2013, 05:36:55 PM

Mike, one very nice piece of Burl and not the usual in form, looks good, but lacks something !!!!!!!! pyroengraved by Cynthia....  :D ...

Cheers   David

Title: Re: Honduran Rosewood Burl
Post by: Mike Gibson on July 19, 2013, 02:24:08 PM

Quote from: woodndesign on July 18, 2013, 05:36:55 PM

Mike, one very nice piece of Burl and not the usual in form, looks good, but lacks something !!!!!!!! pyroengraved by Cynthia....  :D ...

Cheers   David

David, Rosewood burl even after sanding and buffing is very waxy making it almost impossible to burn in Cynthias style.

Title: Re: Honduran Rosewood Burl
Post by: Bryan Milham on July 19, 2013, 08:21:12 PM

Mike,

I've been trying to think of something to say, and failing... so please settle for,

Wonderful, just wonderful.

Title: Re: Honduran Rosewood Burl
Post by: malcy on July 19, 2013, 09:30:03 PM

What a beautiful piece, not just the wood burl but the turning and fabrication too. Excellent job. Malcolm.

Title: Re: Honduran Rosewood Burl
Post by: The Bowler Hatted Turner on July 19, 2013, 10:16:12 PM

Michael,
            a lovely piece of work for a lovely piece of wood.
Just beautiful.
Regards
John BHT

Title: Re: Honduran Rosewood Burl
Post by: Mike Gibson on July 21, 2013, 05:31:29 PM

Thank you all for your comments.  Michael.

Title: Re: Honduran Rosewood Burl
Post by: Clavico on July 22, 2013, 02:09:33 PM

Great wood and great workmanship!  Super!