Brazilian Pepper Tree HF

[barry richardson]

So I posted some roughed out blanks I picked up a while back, just finished this one. I usually put crushed turquoise w/resin in the cracks, but this had so many cracks it seemed like too much work, So it is filled with justrsin and turquoise mica flakes. It pops pretty good. First time turning Brazilian Pepper Tree, its hard stuff. About 9"x9"....

 

[Nature Man]

Exquisite! Museum worthy!

 

[SENC]

Always admire your work, Barry, and this one is right up there!

 

[Nature Man]

 

[vegas urban lumber]

looks like it shrinks and cracks like shinus molle,
suprising it is dense and hard unlike the molle

 

[JD1137]

Gorgeous piece Barry. Well done!

 

[Tom Smart]

Now that’s just very cool, Barry. That was a heck of a haul you made.

 

[trc65]

Wonderful piece! Don't think I've ever seen cracks filled in this way, creates a stunning effect.

 

[Alancw]

That came out beautifully!

 

[DLJeffs]

I normally prefer natural wood pieces but that one could change my thinking. Very unique, special vase. I'd be interested in hearing a little more detail how you filled all those cracks / applied the resin. Did you paint it on? Use a hypodermic and fill every crack one by one?

 

[daniscool]

That is crazy. That has to have more cracks than wood.