This weekend I made another hollowed vessel. This time it was a Walnut lidded vessel. I started with a block of Walnut about 5 – ½ inches long and 3 inches wide. The blank was originally designed to be an egg weed pot. I have been making more hollowed forms lately. I made a lip on the vase to accept a lid. The lid is made of Ebony wood and the finial is Bloodwood.
Today I made three honey dippers. I have submitted my request to be in the office craft show scheduled for March 11 and 12. If I get in, I’ll be selling more smaller items like pens and honey dippers. I also cut some pen blanks. During the holiday office craft show, the pens sold well. I’ll turn about 7 or 8 pens next weekend. I just ordered a new mandrel that is advertised not to bend when bringing up the tail stock. We shall see.
