Rocket Box π (#16)
The retro style of the red rocket invokes memories of the classic red wagon, the Radio Flyer. My Radio Flyer was not just a wagon, but a race car, a pirate ship, a submarine, or a spacecraft.
This 10″ tall rocket is from Big Leaf Maple burl, dyed with black and red layers. The fins and finials are maple, dyed with India ink.
Number 15 in the Rocket Box series.
Maple burl with 4 layers of dye (black and 2 blues, each sanded back, then yellow). Dyed maple legs and finials. About 10-3/4″ tall.
Box of Spalted Tamarind. The exterior is colored with red dye, while the interior is left natural. About 4.5″ tall, 3″ diameter (interior is 2″ diameter).
The red color and the figure of the spalting makes me think “dragon”.
The lid is sliced off in an arc, and held on with 4 small magnets. The magnets ensure the lid attaches with the grain and figure perfectly aligned.
Lacquer finish.
Hollow form of unknown wood, carved and dyed. About 7-1/2″ tall, 4″ diameter. Lacquer finish.
About 10” high, bowl is about 3” diameter. Box elder burl, dyed. Dyed maple stem. Lacquer.
This piece was selected by the American Association of Woodturners Forum as Turning of the Week for June 17, 2024
Hollow Form. Box Elder Burl. About 4″ diameter and 2.5″ tall.
Red and Yellow dyes finished with Lacquer.
