The piece below had cracks all over it. I decided to try to drill on the lathe. This was the first pipe I had ever tried it on, and it worked perfectly!
Then I just began to shape, to get rid of the cracks/crevices, etc. I really had no idea what shape was going to come out of it, just kept shaping to get rid of crevices. I finally began to use flat geo shapes, with one side swooping.
Once done, I contrast stained it, dark contrast stain with blue top coat. Don't know why but you really can't see the blue. Before I smoke it (it's been sitting in my workshop for about three weeks or so waiting for pictures to be taken, guess it can wait awhile longer), will take some pics to see if the blue can be shown.
I think it really looks good with the dark understain and blue top stain. Anyway, it was just fun to make, no expectations, just carve, stop, carve more, finish.
