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	"Sea Urchin" Ebony 7" diameter Hollow Vessel with spines. Jim Christiansen
	Old Plum Dish Plum 5 7/8" diameter Turned very thin. The wood for this came from a tree planted by a Mormon pioneer in 1856. From a pickup load of wood I obtained only enough small pieces to fill a small box. The wood is exquisite and shows its age. This is the second to the last piece left. Jim Christiansen
	*"Gift From The Sea: Assemblagé One"* In the world beneath the surface of the ocean, there are many life forms that resemble vessels made by wood turners. The pieces in this collection consist of traditional forms "melded" with colors, textures and shapes found in the sea. Jim Christiansen
	"Ellie's Dreams" 7"h X 3"d This piece shows the evolution of the root concept. It is turned and then carved from a solid block of African Ebony. The small finial is made from Amboyna burl. As wood comes from the Earth, the vessel twists and grows from the imagination. The source of the wood and its physical properties suggest that it should be made into an object that is both organic in form and pleasing to the eye and touch Jim Christiansen
	Hollow Vessel #1 - "Gift From The Sea" series Box Elder Burl 7" long 5 1/2" diameter This is an experimental piece inspired by looking at some sea shells. I was struck that viewed from certain angles seashells reflect many of the lines and shapes found in finely shaped ceramic vessels. I am experimenting with several variant shapes that I plan to display in a grouping of some sort or another. Jim Christiansen
	Lidded Vessel 5 1/2" X 4 1/2" This Black Locust burl vessel was turned, carved, sandblasted and dyed before it was given a final finish of oil and wax. The deeply fissured surface provided inspiration for the organic irregular carving on the lid and base. Jim Christiansen
	Carved Box 6" X 6.5" This piece is made to resemble the organic natural forms represented by root vegetables. The basic Box was made on the lathe and then heavily carved. The rather delicate appearing "root" is strengthened by an ebony rod that extends several inches into the work. The "stem" and base are made of ebony. Jim Christiansen
	Hollow Vessel 10" X 9" This piece represents my attempt to produce a shape based on Native American traditions and to infuse an organic look. It is made of Russian Olive which is a difficult wood to turn when a smooth even surface is desired. Jim Christiansen
	Russian Olive 8.5"h x 6.5"d This wood is perfect for sandblasting. Alternate grain patterns of hard and soft gives a striking result. Ben Carpenter
	Ebony and Locust 9"h x 7"d This piece, called Apollo Six, is one of my finest carved turnings. It consists of a base, a body and a top. The body is actually removable from the base and is held under simple spring tension. Much of the base and top are textured. This piece was on display at the Northwest Gallery of Fine Woodworking. Ben Carpenter
	Maple Vessel Series 2 6.5"h x 10"d This vessel is turned from a local Maple tree. It has quite a interesting swatch of color on one side of it. This hollow vessel shows what can be done with wood that is destined for the fireplace. Ben Carpenter
	Fossil Box 6" X 5" The box is made of maple burl with ebony inlay. The box was made on the lathe. A "fossil" resembling a small dinosaur was constructed and inset bone-by-bone. The piece was then bleached, sandblasted and sanded. Jim Christiansen
	Walnut, Maple, and Ebony 9"h x 5"d The is my second two-piece turning. The vessel has a line continuing all the way down to the bottom. It stands freely in its base and can be arranged in different ways for different effects. Interactive art! Ben Carpenter
	Maple Vase 10" X 2 1/2" The surface was carved, textured, colored and finally dyed. This piece is designed to invite touch and close scrutiny. It is ceramic--like but the character of the wood shows through strongly. Jim Christiansen
	Burl Locust Series 1 6"h x 9"d Burl locust is beautiful, but full of flaws. Holes, bark, even loose dirt tend to appear in this wood. So with this piece I used the flaw to my advantage to create interest. The ebony rim gives closure to this oddly shaped piece. Ben Carpenter
	Small Maple Vase 5 1/2" X 3 1/2" This piece was turned, carved, painted with seven ceramcoat colors before a dark blue dye was added to mute and unify the color scheme. This is an experimental piece designed to combine the possibilities of traditional ceramic decoration with the natural qualities of wood. Jim Christiansen
	Box Elder Ben Carpenter
	Ebony and Locust 9"h x 7"d This piece, called Apollo Six, is one of my finest carved turnings. It consists of a base, a body and a top. The body is actually removable from the base and is held under simple spring tension. Much of the base and top are textured. This piece was on display at the Northwest Gallery of Fine Woodworking. Ben Carpenter
	Burl Locust Series 2 3.5"h x 6"d Perhaps this piece is bad luck, the tree it comes from was responsible for the violent demise of a large white pickup truck. Omens aside, in this small, sandblasted work, the flaw in the wood became the focus. Ben Carpenter
	"Untitled" Fungus Killed White Birch A simple bowl form that shows off the beauty of a natural disease process. Will Simpson
	Locust Series 1 6"h x 12"d Can something be more absent than present? Perhaps that is what this skeletal piece is. This piece has been cut, carved, sandblasted and, finally dyed black. Ben Carpenter
	Burl Maple 6"h x 6.5"d Maple burl is perhaps the very favorite of woodturners and this piece shows the spectacular swirling pattern at its finest. The bottom of the piece is inlayed with contrasting ebony plugs. Ben Carpenter
	Maple Burl Bowl 7" X 3" The re-curve shape provides a graceful form to showcase the dyed burl. Price Jim Christiansen
	Elm Series 1 11"h x 8"d This form melds a tall vessel with a short one and comes out unscathed. The form is uniquely pleasing as it seems to “float” above the surface where it rests. Ben Carpenter
	White Birch Dish 7 1/4" X 3" 2mm thick The highly unusual grain and color patterns in this piece were likely caused by what ever agent caused the tree to expire. The colors are enhanced by a natural translucency. Jim Christiansen
	Box Elder Ben Carpenter
	Maple Vessel Series 1 6.5"h x 10"d This vessel is turned from a local Maple tree. It has quite a mesmerizing quilted figure on one side of it. This hollow vessel shows what can be done with wood that is destined for the fireplace. Ben Carpenter
	Birch 4"h x 6.5"d Possibly the most beautiful wood I have ever worked with, and it came right out of my neighbor’s yard! I gave this piece a higher than usual gloss finish to accent the wood and some light texturing around the rim for a light accent. Ben Carpenter