colour - getting there...

[nev]

I've probably been through a tenners worth of paint but I think i'm getting the hang of it now 8)

10" Sycamore, JS irridescent paints (sponged and spun) and chestnut spray gloss lacquer.

 

[EnErY]

That is beautifull nev just wish i Could do it ,its a real work Of Art And with a excellent finish =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D>
Regards
Bill

 

[stevenw1963]

Now that is striking - love the blue colour - nicely turned too.

 

[boysie39]

Nev , I think you have cracked it with that one ,lovely

 

[KimG]

Good work Nev, a very nice job you made of that!

 

[henton49er]

Wish I could see it, then!! Still not seeing attachments.

 

[nev]

Wish I could see it, then!! Still not seeing attachments.

as a tester and if it helps charlie and co, mike i copied saved and posted it on my blog...
http://grumpyshouse.wordpress.com/2012/11/08/blue/

and this is a img link to that post

can you see any of themm

 

[henton49er]

can you see any of themm

Hi Nev,

Thanks for that. I've done a similar test myself. I can see your image on your blog and the one referenced from there to the forum, but not the attachment.

 

[henton49er]

Yup, I reckon you are getting there with the old spinning painting. I take it that the blue is a standard Jo Sonja irridescent paint (applied how?) and then you have used slightly thinned paler colours on top of the dried blue to get the radial lines (at a low lathe speed?). I do like the overall combination - pity the decorated bowl/platter challenges are behind us, or you might have been up there with a new skill! Well done!

 

[nev]

Yup, I reckon you are getting there with the old spinning painting. I take it that the blue is a standard Jo Sonja irridescent paint (applied how?) and then you have used slightly thinned paler colours on top of the dried blue to get the radial lines (at a low lathe speed?). I do like the overall combination - pity the decorated bowl/platter challenges are behind us, or you might have been up there with a new skill! Well done!

Yup.
irr. blue thinned a little with flow medium applied by pastry brush then dabbed with a sponge, then 5 mins later some very thinned irr. turquoise and gold in the 'bowl' and a quick spin at 900rpm. Then once dried a couple of coats of lacquer.

 

[Peggy]

I think your bowl is just beautiful, and pretty clever too.

 

[bodge]

A thing of beauty sir and no mistake. I am suitably impressed and a little bit envious of your skills!

 

[gregmcateer]

Yes, indeedy!
I love that - ALOT
And really crisp turning, too.
Well done, Nev
Greg

 

[Kalimna]

Absolutely stunning piece of art - the colours are beautifully chosen and work very nicely indeed with the wood.
May I ask - how was the rim painted to get such a clear demarcation line? Was it blued all over and then turned a little more in the centre, or masked then painted?
Cheers,
Adam

 

[nev]

Thank you all for the nice comments.
Adam, the centre of the bowl is turned after the paint has been applied, then a careful bit of sanding and then the lacquer all over the top side. The underside is unpainted and just waxed so one can still appreciate the wood.

See GF's how to here... http://wwwartistry-in-wood.blogspot.co. ... -bowl.html

 

[Kalimna]

Thank you - once I clear the space on/around my lathe, I'll have a shot at doing something similar. I dont have the JS paints you mention, but I'm sure I have others that would do a similar job.
Cheers,
Adam

 

[nev]

just one word of warning - my workshop now has a lovely coloured stripe from floor to ceiling, as does anything else in the shop that was in its path #-o