[john lucas]

I'm getting a good start on Christmas gifts. The top one is Leapord wood, the middle one is Purple heart, the bottle opener is an unknown wood from my scrap bin. Possibly Bacote but just don't remember.

 

[duncsuss]

Nice work, John.

I really like the textured ring on the purpleheart mirror -- but it doesn't look like chatterwork or the regular pattern from a "decorator elf" tool. (If I had to guess, I'd say it was a steel brush while the lathe was turning, followed by turning down & sanding the smooth areas to create the contrast ... am I close?)

 

[john lucas]

I used my Sorby texturing tool set at a fairly steep angle. Then I went over it with a wire wheel but I held it in my hand sideways so the wire sort of followed the kerfs left by the texturing tool. Then I took a soft brass brush and brushed it followed by a light sanding with 220 up to 400. After I sprayed the mirror I used steel wool to make the textured ring a satin finish.

 

[duncsuss]

I used my Sorby texturing tool set at a fairly steep angle. Then I went over it with a wire wheel but I held it in my hand sideways so the wire sort of followed the kerfs left by the texturing tool. Then I took a soft brass brush and brushed it followed by a light sanding with 220 up to 400. After I sprayed the mirror I used steel wool to make the textured ring a satin finish.

I just don't have the experience or imagination to come up with some of the techniques you use! It looks great, thanks for sharing the method.

 

[Travico]

I wish I had time to make presents this year. Overtime is KILLING me! I was wanting to make the girls some mirrors. Those look super nice.

 

[MagGeorge]

They very pretty gifts especially the mirrors. Beautiful wood, great design and awesome finish. Excellent job!

 

[vcooney]

Nice work John, also where did you get the bottle opener from? I haven't seen one with the can puncher on it.