Appropriately, this plant is called a firecracker fern!
(Cuphea Ignea) We have two healthy plants that are
a riot of colorful pops right now!
I completed hollowing out the bowl portion of this project
and I even finished the sanding! I also have most of the outside sanded and today, I am going to begin the wood finish which is going to be shellack. I can't wait to see how the grain appears when I apply the finish! The wood is so dry now and looks so pale, but afterwards it will be darker and richer in color!
I did have to quit working on it because of the
'3 strikes and you're out!' policy!
I smacked the back of my hand trying to loosen the tool rest and immediately bruised it--one of the joys of aging is the ability to bruise superbly!
Second, I pinched my last two fingers by not waiting for the bowl to stop turning completely before I reached in its way--
they are swollen and colorful, too!
And thirdly, I caught my cord while making the last few passes with the amazing carving tool; I didn't get a shock or blow a circuit but I knew enough to quickly unplug it and lay it aside!
Splicing a new cord on will be a project for Bill, the electrician!
I know my limits! lol
I think I am not as coordinated as I could be and am a bit out of practice again--I need to slow down but after TEN months of slow I am ready to MOVE!
The next wood project will be a much simpler one.
Have a wonderful day; ours will be a quiet one for us but the neighborhood will be living it up late into the night!
Oh, dear. The lathe gods are trying to tell you something. Be careful. The bowl is looking good though. Maybe you both just need a rest.
ReplyDeleteOh dear! Sometimes you do have to know when to walk away!
ReplyDeleteThere will be firecrackers and fireworks going well into the night here, as well. God bless America! I can't wait to see your finished bowl, all shined up and beautiful! Your talents and creativity seem to be endless!
ReplyDeleteGlad you didn't hurt yourself too badly. YIKES.
ReplyDeleteOur minds have all these terrific ideas, only for our bodies to say, "WHOA there..."
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