Thread: Some lidded boxes and bowls with finial bling.

I like them a lot AM, nice work with the finials. Do we have another Cindy Drozda?

Great work Anne-Maria.

I like the finials and bead idea

Don't like the upstand lids though, sorry

Originally Posted by dai sensei

I like the finials and bead idea

Don't like the upstand lids though, sorry

You mean how the lids are above the body? But I like em.

I like the glass in the finials. It makes them stand out. I cant decide on the high lids as I like the first one in the 3rd pic. Perhaps because it is lower profile than the rest or perhaps it is a closer colour match. Anyhow just my taste.
They do catch the eye and would attract second looks on any stall.
Regards
John

Beautiful TL!!!

I like ém a lot!!

Originally Posted by tea lady

You mean how the lids are above the body? But I like em.

Hi Anne-Marie,
Interesting results and well done for trying something
a little different.
Can't say that I like the lids, would have liked a little more
work on giving them a sloped side. However, if that
style appeals to you then that's all that matters.

It would be a dull old world if we all had to conform
and not have the opportunity to experiment.

Allan

Nice work TL. But........... I would like the lids to be domed a bit more, to match the general profile of the boxes. Hope you don't mind my comments.
Jim

The fine work in making the finials is great and takes a light touch as for the lids beuty is in the eye of the beholder good one for doing somthing different I like them

Regards Ian

Originally Posted by powderpost

Nice work TL. But........... I would like the lids to be domed a bit more, to match the general profile of the boxes. Hope you don't mind my comments.
Jim

That's what said. :S I guess the lids should kind of follow the profile of the base a bit more.

Thanks for all your comments guys.

I'm just happy I got something of my own finished.

Nice work but..... I don't like the beads and I don't like the lids!! Its not the shape exactly but the two sections don't seem to belong together.

The big problem with aesthetic judgement is that its influenced by one's experience, training and exposures. So many people therefore have a different view. I find much of todays 'must haves' badly designed and mostly boring but thats just because I grew up when I did and where I learnt 'design'. After a lifetime's involvement, its a bit hard to change one's patterns although I suspect there are some universal truths that still apply.

None of this should worry you. If you are happy with what you've done thats all that matters, clearly there are those here who like what you've produced and quite right too. I would like to see them done again with no flashy beads and lids that reflect the lovely bases.

There you go. I expect my work to gather similar negatives from some people. I would hate a world where a) we all liked the same things and b) no-one was prepared to state their position.

Keep them coming and keep showing us

I should add that I love the finials

Originally Posted by tea lady

I forget who posted them, but someone else had finials with beads in them. So I thought I would try incorporating beads too.

I think your referring to my posting here, https://www.woodworkforums.com/f8/ban...rm-wip-160236/.

I glad the idea struck home with someone else. Imitation and flattery as they say,

You've done an excellent job there, some finely formed finials.

Originally Posted by gus3049

Nice work but..... I don't like the beads and I don't like the lids!! Its not the shape exactly but the two sections don't seem to belong together.

The big problem with aesthetic judgement is that its influenced by one's experience, training and exposures. So many people therefore have a different view. I find much of todays 'must haves' badly designed and mostly boring but thats just because I grew up when I did and where I learnt 'design'. After a lifetime's involvement, its a bit hard to change one's patterns although I suspect there are some universal truths that still apply.

None of this should worry you. If you are happy with what you've done thats all that matters, clearly there are those here who like what you've produced and quite right too. I would like to see them done again with no flashy beads and lids that reflect the lovely bases.

There you go. I expect my work to gather similar negatives from some people. I would hate a world where a) we all liked the same things and b) no-one was prepared to state their position.

Keep them coming and keep showing us

I should add that I love the finials

Well I know these are not kind of "perfect". My forms are still developing. But things don't develop unless you make stuff along the way. So all feedback gratefully accepted. If ya can't tell someone you don't know and who lives on the other side of the world what you think then who can you tell?

Originally Posted by dr4g0nfly

I think your referring to my posting here, https://www.woodworkforums.com/f8/ban...rm-wip-160236/.

I glad the idea struck home with someone else. Imitation and flattery as they say,

You've done an excellent job there, some finely formed finials.

Ah yes. I love that piece. Although I think your finials are funny shaped. And crooked. (See what you started Gus. ) But I still love it. I like how its a whole sculpture. The little banksia pod has its own home base. Sometimes I feel that fine lidded boxes are a bit lost all by themselves on a shelf. They at least need a doily.

Nice