Cherry and Gold Hollow Form

Wow! That looks really nice.

Steve

That is quite a unique shape Lew! Good job turning and keeping the sharp edge all the way around. Poly is a lot of work but sure results in a neat finish.

That's a beauty, Lew. Very nice work on it. The cherry will definitely darken with more sunlight on it.

Cheers, Jim

Great look Lew. Well done.

I love the shape and grain. Put it in a window for a few days or weeks and that'll definitely speed up the darkening process. Just remember to rotate it regularly, including turning it over so the bottom gets some light too.

Way to go, Lew! Real nice!!

You hear that sound? That's my mind being blown.

beautiful form,dont worry it's cherry and will darken,just put it in the sun lew.nice work.

Fantastic shape.

A suntan will leave that combo looking luxurious, nice matching, and a great turning.

A work of art, very cool.

You can test how dark it will get with lye on an off-cut… Just brush some lye on, and presto, instant 10+ years of sunlight simulated, then rinse it off. If you don't have just straight lye, "Easy Off" over cleaner has lye in it, so you can try that. But, don't use Easy Off on a good project, due to the added detergents, since that can cause trouble for your fiinishes. Be sure to wear goggles and gloves, but good luck! Awesome turning work, it deserves a great finish!

Stylish! That rim looks like perfection. The gold accent will only get more eye catching as the wood ages, nice work!

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What a beautiful piece, I love it.
Really elegant, get the desire to simple Japanese floral setup with it.
Bravo.
Best thoughts der Lew,
Mads

WOW! Thank you so much for all of the kind comments!

Steve- Thank You!

John- Thanks! I had to be really careful when sanding near the edge.

Jim- Thank You! I'll need to find a sunny window.

Bill- Thanks!

Nathan- Thank You! And, thanks for the tip about the bottom.

Hairy- Thanks!

Mark- Thank You! Wondered what that noise was 8^)

Pottz- Thanks!

Jeff- Thank You!

the realSteveN- Thanks!

Petey- Thank You!

hockeyfan_019- Thanks! And, thanks for the tips on the darkening techniques.

splintergroup- Thank You!

Mads- Thanks! Mimi was asking what she could do with it. I think that floral idea is perfect!

Thank you for all of the views that helped make this a Daily Top 3. I really appreciate it.

Oh yeah, looking awesome buddy. I haven't been here in a few months. Time to catch up. Love it.

ken- Thank You! Love the segmented vase you posted!