Desert Walnut

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Here's another little hollow form/vase that was made from something called desert walnut. I bought the wood from another turner, and that's how it was labeled.

The inspiration for this one was a piece turned by Curt Fuller that was done for the SMC turner's challenge last year. For the record, his piece is much nicer.

It's about 4" tall and finished with shellac, BLO, and wipe on poly. I'm considering knocking down the gloss a little.

Comments and criticism appreciated.
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i am not a spinny guy,, but i like wood.. and i usually am not a fan of high gloss finishes,, but i would say that your piece is definitly ok with it.. thats one fine piece there and the top shape lends it slef well to the larger bottom area.. well done:thumb::thumb:
 
You know how big of a "plastic on wood" fan I am David, but the amount of gloss on here looks good. Not to mention the whole thing. The belly shape is great. Well done all around!
 
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