Little Festo
11th November 2003, 03:57 PM
Here are a couple of Bloodwood Twig Pots. I think that it is a Desert Bloodwood, there are two or three different species, not sure which one this was. Unfortunatly the pots need to be held as the wood has a nice heavy feel to it. It's a bit difficult to photograph some timbers well, particularly if it's a bit dark, to show the correct colour and to be able to see the grain. If you handle a piece of wood, sometimes you get a glow/reflection from the grain as it catches the light. I suppose it's a orgainic feature and one of the beauties of wood. I'll have to work on my lighting setup.
The wood was quite hard but turned quite well (although a bit brittle), finnished very smooth and polished up ok but seems to lack that glow/reflection I was talking about above. It seemed to have a few fine cracks and pockets of sap. (Bear in mind I'm new to turning and cannot speak with a geat deal of experience regarding turning or timbers.)
Peter
The wood was quite hard but turned quite well (although a bit brittle), finnished very smooth and polished up ok but seems to lack that glow/reflection I was talking about above. It seemed to have a few fine cracks and pockets of sap. (Bear in mind I'm new to turning and cannot speak with a geat deal of experience regarding turning or timbers.)
Peter