Brown mallee

[suprasport]

Brown mallee Burl natural edge bowl
approx 18" wide
First attempt at a burr and nerve wrecking when you know its going to be off centre on the lath but dont really know what the consequences are going to be

underneath

close up

been making loads of pens and gifty things as well

PS. whats correct burr or burl ?

 

[Bodrighy]

I may be wrong but I think that burl is the Australian and burr is the English. Whatever they are called they do produce beautiful wood don't they.
I was looking at some in Yandles the other week but £40 is £40 more than I pay for wood. Maybe put it on a Christmas list and hope someone is feeling generous :lol:

Pete

 

[CHJ]

Well finished pieces suprasport, a higher gloss level than I personally prefer on the burl, but whatever you used it does not detract from the beauty of the figuring.

 

[suprasport]

Well finished pieces suprasport, a higher gloss level than I personally prefer on the burl, but whatever you used it does not detract from the beauty of the figuring.

I used friction polish under orders from swmbo she had the day off what can i tell ya :lol: know what you mean to be honest and it needs a final rub down so might just use some fine wire wool and dull it down a bit :wink:

 

[CHJ]

Yes it is a funny thing high gloss on wooden articles, most times to my eyes it makes them look like plastic or mass produced with gloss spray lacquer.

But I have one or two dark wood items with little visible figuring that really look the part with a burnished melamine lacquer finish.

Perceptions are full of contradictions at times.

 

[suprasport]

everything has a time and a place. I am by no means experienced but on accasion i have made peices that just didnt quite seem right or have that edge with just a sheen and need that deep shine i suppose it depends on the article and the piece of wood used and experience to know were and when, but i do know what you mean about mass produced and plastic looking

 

[TEP]

Some great pieces there Supra, I like all of it, shape - colour - timber, what more can I say.

 

[duncanh]

Nice burr piece.
I'd love to try some of the Aussie burrs one day but they always seems so expensive.

Duncan

 

[Paul.J]

Shaun.
Beautiful work.
You did get an high gloss finish on them.Looks good to me
Paul.J.

 

[suprasport]

Thanks everyone, the burrs aren't cheap but im trying all sorts of things at the moment.