Emerge measures just 3.5" tall by 2.25" wide, and weighs just 32 grams. This ornament was created from sumac (the emerging flower) and an unknown hardwood species (leaves & stem). The globe, or the flower, was turned and hollowed on the lathe, then carved using a Dremel tool. The leaves/stem were turned on the lathe as well and carved using a Dremel tool, riffles, and sanded to 400 grit. I used a variety of alcohol ink colors by Adirondak to dye the wood along with iridescent ink by Liquitex Professional to add an irredescent shimmer to the piece.
Darren Throop
in Green Bay, WI.
I have been turning since 2006 and prefer working with character woods making hollow forms. Hollow forms allow seemingly unlimited design forms while allowing the charicter of the wood to be maximized. I also create a variety of other forms such as bowls, and other small items.
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By Darren Throop in Green Bay, WI.
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I wanted to keep a natural look for this piece as it was inspired by the decor in the A&E series, "Vikings". The hollow form, made from a highly spalted piece of maple was sanded to 600 grit, giving the piece a soft, smooth feel and appearance. I applied Myland's Cellulose Sanding Sealer to firm up and protect this soft piece of spalted wood in preparation for the final wax finish.
