Description
A segmented vase, Purpleheart with a feature ring including Yellowheart chevrons. A lidded vessel with a decorative finial.
NOTE: the lid sits upon the vessel, is NOT threaded and does not seal. It is not an urn.
Materials: Purpleheart, Yellowheart, Birch (dyed black)
Completed: January 2020. It is comprised of 12 segmented** rings (plus the base, which is solid Purpleheart) with over 250 individual pieces!
Measuring: 13.5″ high (base without lid – 9.25″) x 5.5″ wide (at widest point) x 3.5″ wide (bottom). (34.25cm x 14cm x 9cm)
Finish: multiple coats of clear lacquer provides a durable
**Segmented turning is turning on a lathe where the initial workpiece is composed of multiple glued-together parts. The process involves gluing up several pieces of wood to create patterns and visual effects in turned projects. More information at Wikipedia.
