"Currents"

The American Woodturner's Association each year holds a national symposium. As part of that, they hold a juried exhibition. That is to say, woodturners like myself send in photos of their work, and are selected for the exhibition based on quality and adherence to the title of the show. This year's title is "Currents," and the rules say it can be interpreted literally or figuratively. The pieces that are selected are sent to the symposium where they are displayed for the attendees to see. Then they tour the country for a year.

This is the start of my interpretation. It is a piece of Cherry, hollowed to about 1/4" wall thickness. The black lines are char marks left by burning lines using a 12,000 volt transformer from an old neon sign. (Disclaimer: Electricity can be dangerous. Please don't try this without understanding electricity, using appropriate personal protective equipment, and understanding the risks involved.) Yes, I know it sounds dramatic, but you know someone will try it, electrocute themselves, and say that they didn't know it was dangerous...duh..... Anyway, where was I....oh yeah...

Once this phase of the project is done, I have more to do with it. I will publish the next step, ... a little added something special.....as soon as I get it done, probably later this week.