Elevated Cedar Urn
This piece is called a Urn because it fits the dictionary definition of the word. According to the Random House College Dictionary, a Urn is a large or decorative vase, especially one with an ornamental foot or pedestal. I think that description fits Elevated Cedar Urn quite well. The dictionary definition continues; a vase for holding the ashes of the cremated dead. I assure you there was no such plan in mind for this art piece. It would work very well however for the urn is built around a glass jar. This is #14 in my e-P series of vessels. Earlier posts described this series and how they are developed. The e-P code stands for e= "empty" containers like the glass jar in this piece and the P represents the "promise" of an art piece. For further information the earlier posts that deal with this series are clearly marked for easy reference.
This piece is made with Tennessee Red Cedar and Ginkgo wood. The parts were turned on my old wood lathe and assembled. The wrapped copper wire wasn't in the original plan but was necessary to correct a problem. The assembled piece was setting on the workbench in my crowded little shop and was bumped, fell to the floor and snapped the pedestal in half. I drilled into both halves and mounted them on a piece of dowel but the broken joint still showed. The pedestal was stronger than the original but had to be dressed up to cover the brake seam. Now you know the truth about this piece.
Elevated Cedar Urn is 18' high and 54" in diameter at the largest point. After finish sanding it with 220 grit sandpaper, two coats of paste wax were applied, and buffed to a shine between coats. I didn't want to use an oil finish as it darkens the wood and I like the natural colors of these two woods. The finish will have to be refreshed periodically
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