Turning Enhanced Three Piece Goblet For Club Challenge
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I did not want to turn a run of the mill goblet for our club challenge. To elevate my game, I decided to experiment with Celtic knot inspiration in the goblet bowl. There are five loops in this goblet bowl to give a swirl look.
The goblet is English and black walnut and hard maple 3×9 inches finished with shellac.
The N-Loop Celtic knot process that I demo for clubs has three principles for a well turned knot. This project relaxes one of the three principles to yield a very different look.
I like it and dream of future variations.
We’re preparing for this year’s Ornament Challenge – details will be at www.OrnamentChallenge.com
Enjoy.
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