Basket of eggs

[gnu]

Here is my first offering to the woodturning section of the UK workshop forum. Just a basket of eggs approx 6cm long, in various woods such as yew, box, laburnum, honey locust, holly, oak, birch and so on. I enjoy making eggs and they are good practice for the spindle and skew. If you have a group of an object they will always sell better that just having one or two. Finding the right baskets or containers for the small work is quite important and they make a nice sound similar to a set of snooker balls. Beautiful day here in Powys and may go for a bike ride this afternoon.

 

[adidat]

they look great. how long do they take to make.


your signature made me laugh :lol: :lol: :lol:

adidat

 

[Wood spoiler]

They do look great.

How are you holding the work to get the all rod shape and finish, what are you finishing them with?
Cheers
Colin

 

[monkeybiter]

I don't know how long they took you but that would be a major project for me! And what a beautiful selection of woods.

 

[Bodrighy]

These do look good, especially in their basket. The sort of thing that sells well for some reason.

Pete

 

[adidat]

my favorite one is the dark one on the top right side looks like a conker almost. will you sell me a couple??

adidat

 

[Jonzjob]

They look good Gnu!! One of my commisions was for 5 dozen eggs from golden eagle down to kestrel for the Falconary Centre in Newent. A dozen fo each size and by the finish I didn't even want a boiled egg for weeks! You have my admiration!

Mind you, part of the payment for that commision was a holly log and a yew log that had been part of the shop display for about 10 years. Each about 8 foot long!

You have got a lovely finish on them and I love the variety in colouration..