Vessels

Taller, deeper turnings are often referred to as vessels. Some vessels are hollowed through holes somewhat smaller than the maximum diameter.

All the wood used for my vessels comes from trees that were already dead and would otherwise have naturally returned to the earth. Some of the wood shows distinctive patterns called "spalting" that occur as molds and fungus consume the dead wood. When this decay is stopped in a timely fashion, it gives the wood beautiful color and lines not found in "healthy" wood.

For vessels, I use woods native to or naturally occuring in the North Texas area such as Ash, Walnut, Pecan, Cedar, Chinaberry, Sugarberry and Oak.
 
This piece was turned from a piece of elm burl rescued from a firewood pile.
Footed Vessel
4.5 X 6.5 X 6.5
Elm Burl
$65.00 SOLD
 

Vessel
5 X 8 X 8
Elm
$55.00
 
One of my earliest vessels. This piece was turned from a section of a willow branch that broke off during a storm. The branch was rotten inside which is probably why it broke. It made for a lovely turning though.
Vase
7.5 X 6.5 X 6
Willow
NFS

Fluted Vessel
6 X 6 X 6.5
Spalted Ash
$50.00
 
Another early vessel. This natural edge vessel was turned from the same willow branch as the vase above. This piece is glossy thanks to an Antique Oil finish.
Nat Edge Vessel
6 X 6 X 6
Willow
$95.00 SOLD
 

Fluted Vessel
7 X 7 X 6.5
Spalted Ash
$95.00 SOLD

Vessel
4 X 4 X 4
Ash
$25.00
 

Vessel
8.5 X 8.5 X 6
Spalted Ash
SOLD
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