Yes, the material I've got to work with is somewhat limiting. The Delrin is 7,2mm across and goes 10mm into the stem, that's why I went for a saddle instead of a tapered stem. And the only thing I have to make a stem from is an 18mm acrylic rod, which means it has to change angle at the shank/stem junction. It's not wide enough to do it like Eltang. However, I probably could have been a bit bolder shaping it!
I agree the bowl should be a bit shorter and the shank a bit thinner. I also think it should it should be wider from the top view. It would help make the sides sharper. Now I think the shank is too round.
I wanted the stain fairly light, in spite of the flaws, but I wanted the contrast to be darker, giving it more depth and making those birdseyes more pronounced. Didn't happen. Will have to keep experimenting with that.
Thanks for your input and support my friend! I truely appreciate you taking your time to comment what I do!
