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  1. 21st June 2009, 04:02 AM #1
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    Smile Zebrawood vessels

    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.
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    very effective technique, well done.
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    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

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    Nicely done Mark
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    G'day Mark,
    Love the bowls - I can see what you have done but I don't know how.
    Can you share?
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    That's art! I'm like the rest...dying to know the technique especially how you mounted the wood on the lathe.

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    Mark, great job.
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  9. 22nd June 2009, 12:59 AM #8
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    Smile Thank you!

    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

    Cheers, Mark


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    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

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    Truly striking pieces Mark!!

    I had a look through your website and I think your work is outstanding and very creative.brava
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mark Placek View Post
    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.
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    Smile Hello!

    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
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  13. 29th June 2009, 11:44 AM #12
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    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.
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