todays turnings

**ElizaLeahy** · 14th March 2009, 07:15 PM

Today I discovered candle sticks! I found the brass inserts to make them safe at Carba Tec. Cute. So of course, knowing that they existed, I had to make some.

Silky Oak, Blackwood, Mango and Camphor Laurel. SO is about 3.5" the others are closer to 4.5"

If you get shellawax in your eye does it make it shine? Certainly makes it sting.

**ElizaLeahy** · 14th March 2009, 07:18 PM

ooops, the blackwood one in that set is just a different photo of the CL

**Sawdust Maker** · 14th March 2009, 10:01 PM

Eliza
nice effort
but dare I say that that number 1 candle holder has better form because of its crisper lines. Specifically below the tulip.
number 3 looks like a vase! is it?

ps number 3 is a candle holder as well

Damn got that so wrong

**orificiam** · 14th March 2009, 10:09 PM

Hi Eliza I Like the lot

Cheers Tony.

**ElizaLeahy** · 14th March 2009, 10:11 PM

All candle holders. Playing with shapes

**Ad de Crom** · 14th March 2009, 10:53 PM

Hi Eliza, you are really very good in playing with shapes, these shapes are very cool.
The brass inserts, great idea.
I made several candlesticks, but never had the thought of using brass inserts.
Where did you find these inserts, probably in a shop.
You amaze me more and more, I really like your turnings.
Keep em going
Ad

**Rum Pig** · 15th March 2009, 12:40 AM

I see your lathe is back in full swing

Well done nice bunch of sticks

**ElizaLeahy** · 15th March 2009, 08:21 AM

Ad, CarbaTec sells them. I'm sure you could find something local?

Yes, lathe is working really well now (dare I say, better then I am!)

maybe I should change my sig to "I make sticks out of wood"

**Ed Reiss** · 15th March 2009, 12:06 PM

**Texian** · 15th March 2009, 03:45 PM

Some very nice shapes. Suggest you slightly radius the very bottom edge rather than leaving it a sharp edge.

**Skew ChiDAMN!!** · 15th March 2009, 11:21 PM

Originally Posted by Texian

Some very nice shapes. Suggest you slightly radius the very bottom edge rather than leaving it a sharp edge.

Awww... that was my next hint!

**joe greiner** · 16th March 2009, 09:49 PM

What they said, and maybe provide a "shelf" about 1mm deep to lift them up, for a "floating in air" appearance.

Very nice exploration of shapes, Eliza.

Ad, there are at least two forms of the inserts available. One of my mates uses some that are shallow rings; I'm not sure of his source. I got some full-depth cups from Craft Supplies in Utah; CS in UK might have them too. They have a hole in the bottom for screw attachment.

Cheers,
Joe

**ElizaLeahy** · 17th March 2009, 07:24 AM

I don't understand the "shelf" - where would I put it?

**Skew ChiDAMN!!** · 17th March 2009, 06:37 PM

Under the foot. Slightly exaggerated, but you'll get the idea:

Attachment 99558

I also like to hollow out the underside of my feet, so they're sitting on a lip all the way around. It makes them a bit more stable than just a flat face, and adds a bit more Ooah value when people turn them upside down to have a look.

**ElizaLeahy** · 17th March 2009, 07:04 PM

The hollowing I get. I have one here that wobbles because I didn't hollow it! lol

But I'm not sure why the shelf. I guess I'll have to try one and see!

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