jaxenro Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 (edited) Something I am working on I usually don't apply oil until I am ready for the final finish but I need to drill some parts and I am hoping a few coats of oil will help keep the wood from chipping Pyinma burl it is such a beautiful wood. Loses a little focus near the bottom of the pic in person the grain is just as sharp top to bottom. One of the other sides has a beautiful tiger stripe pattern. I love working with wood like this you put a little oil on it and the grain just pops out. Edited September 7, 2022 by jaxenro 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyCindy Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 It really is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billie R. Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Amen to THAT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mineejv Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Beautiful.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 I'd like a look at that tiger stripe side once it's done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted September 8, 2022 Author Share Posted September 8, 2022 (edited) I think another side is better but it is early here not fully awake Edited September 8, 2022 by jaxenro 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted September 8, 2022 Author Share Posted September 8, 2022 One of my usual rough sketches but this is what I am working towards. The round panel inset near the top is a sterling silver copy of "Autumn" by Bertel Thorvaldsen and the globe at the top is a shell pearl (a "pearl" cut from natural shell) I am making a matched pair. Still some details to work out and materials I am waiting on delivery but it is progressing 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 The tiger grain is also quite pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted September 8, 2022 Author Share Posted September 8, 2022 it is isn't it I have a bag of this wood all sorts of fun things to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted September 9, 2022 Author Share Posted September 9, 2022 (edited) made this little one to test a new sprayed shellac finish over the oil (not applied yet) birdseye maple and ebony banding but look at the two sides of the same wood (these are solid not veneer) one with burl and the other tiger stripe just turning the pedestal 90 degrees changes the look (I need some more busts poor Antony is getting a workout) Edited September 9, 2022 by jaxenro 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medieval Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Nice work, joel! What do you use for ebony banding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 You need a bust of Venus to accompany Antony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted September 9, 2022 Author Share Posted September 9, 2022 Or cleopatra. The birdseye and ebony banding comes that way from here he has a lot of them and will custom make them as well https://www.inlaybanding.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted September 11, 2022 Author Share Posted September 11, 2022 The two new ones on the left are Pyinma burl and Ebony the others I posted before. Each now has three coats of clear lacquer on them over the oil. Once they dry for a few weeks I will rub them out and give a light coat of wax Really just testing woods and finishes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medieval Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 I see faces in the wood on the first and 3rd from left. They all look great, but my favorite is the one on the right. Nice work, joel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 top parts of a pair of pedestals i am making. Burl, ebony, and pearl not thrilled with the join for the pearls i used MOP beads as a spacer on the ebony the wood has three coats of gloss lacquer on it must be seen the picture doesnt do it justice the base will be burl and ebony 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 A silver bead for the join might look better. Your pieces are gorgeous, but none of your photos do them justice after seeing the actual pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted September 28, 2022 Author Share Posted September 28, 2022 finally got a piece to photo correctly this is for a pedestal top and is about thesize of my thumb nail the white dot upper right is the sun took the photo outside 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 Burl is beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted October 1, 2022 Author Share Posted October 1, 2022 not done but getting there I removed the pearl am going to try the silver collar idea still need the lacquer after the oil soaks in i found sand to 600 grit, three good coats of spray lacquer, let it dry a few days, then oil sand (wet or dry paper with linseed oil on it) at 2000 grit and polish with a soft cloth gives a really smooth finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 Those would be gorgeous with gemstone spheres (malachite? jade?) the diameter of the pillars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted October 1, 2022 Author Share Posted October 1, 2022 Malachite or a jasper would probably be period correct but I couldn’t find some the correct size so I am using the pearl next set I can do malachite if I can find some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted October 5, 2022 Author Share Posted October 5, 2022 a few glitches with the clear but all done 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FurMama Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Simply stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medieval Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 I'm glad you let the wood shine through. Putting decorative shapes on the Pedastal covered it it. And the luminescence of the pearls make the wood glow more. Ties it all together nicely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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