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Offline hughie

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« on: December 19, 2019, 12:46:16 AM »
A little Mallee burr bowl that I had turned sometime ago and thought it looked a bit plain. So I came up with this, its a representation of tidal flats when the tide is out.

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Re: whakairo
« Reply #1 on: December 19, 2019, 05:55:32 AM »
I love the movement in that, Hughie.....how much abrasive did you get through!  :D
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« Reply #2 on: December 19, 2019, 06:16:47 AM »
I love the movement in that, Hughie.....how much abrasive did you get through!  :D
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A fair bit :) , the hardest part was sanding the narrow coves, might be awhile before I repeat this one.

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Re: whakairo
« Reply #3 on: December 19, 2019, 09:27:45 AM »
Definitely one to handle. Looks so tactile, Love it.

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« Reply #4 on: December 19, 2019, 12:04:45 PM »
Very nice indeed. a piece that would not only be good to look at but also be handled. I would not want to put it down