Zebrawood vessels

[Mark Placek]

These two bowls are the continuation of my "Lostwood" series.
This technique allows me to make a larger turning using less material.
The left bowl measures: 12" x 17" x 3.5", the right: 12" x 18" x 3.25".
The finish is pre-cat lacquer. There is a third bowl in this series.
I donated it to Make-a-Wish Foundation, (this charity grants wishes of terminally sick children).
Your comments are always welcome.

[hughie]

very effective technique, well done. :2tsup:

[RufflyRustic]

Gorgeous!

Are they meant to be art, or used? I'm curious about the 'stretchers', is their purpose two-fold? Hold it together and stop any bowing/warping? or could they even be supports?? :?

Must go put some zebra wood on my To get list :D

Cheers
Wendy

[Ed Reiss]

Nicely done Mark :2tsup::2tsup:

[bellyup]

G'day Mark,
Love the bowls - I can see what you have done but I don't know how.
Can you share?
Bruce.

[thostorey]

That's art:2tsup:! I'm like the rest...dying to know the technique:wink: especially how you mounted the wood on the lathe.

Tom

[Ad de Crom]

Mark, great job.
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[Mark Placek]

Hi Wendy,

Thanks to everyone for your comments.

To answer your questions; these are purely art.
The "stretchers" are used to hold the bowl together,
the term "Lostwood" means that the center portion of the bowl was cut out after turning, leaving a space in the middle enhances that effect.

Look here for another bowl made using this technique: Lost Wood Bowl (http://www.placek.info/lostwood/index.html)

Cheers, Mark



Gorgeous!

Are they meant to be art, or used? I'm curious about the 'stretchers', is their purpose two-fold? Hold it together and stop any bowing/warping? or could they even be supports?? :?

Must go put some zebra wood on my To get list :D

Cheers
Wendy

[artme]

Truly striking pieces Mark!!:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

I had a look through your website and I think your work is outstanding and very creative.:brava:brava:brava

[KenW]

These two bowls are the continuation of my "Lostwood" series.
This technique allows me to make a larger turning using less material.
The left bowl measures: 12" x 17" x 3.5", the right: 12" x 18" x 3.25".
The finish is pre-cat lacquer. There is a third bowl in this series.
I donated it to Make-a-Wish Foundation, (this charity grants wishes of terminally sick children).
Your comments are always welcome.

Mark, I have been admiring your bowls on WOW also, great concept.

[Mark Placek]

Hi Ken,

Thanks for the comments about my work, creating a new concept is the hardest task for an artist.

With your posting of the Carriage on the wow's, you set a very high bar that only a very small percentage of woodturners in the world can reach.
I'm sure Hans was pleased with the result of his tutelage.

I look forward to seeing your next creation(s).

If you ever travel to the US and want to see Niagara Falls, I'll be your tour guide.

Take care, Mark

[KenW]

Hi Mark,
Thanks again for the comments. I agree with you ,coming up with new concepts and ideas is hard. Is does keep the old grey matter working though.
Thanks for the offer of being a guide, if you ever come downunder, look me up and I will show you around.