couple of candle holders

[phinds]

Picked up some really nice canary wood recently and here are a couple of candle holders turned from one piece of each plank. Finish so far is just a couple of applications of clear stain. Not sure what topcoat I'll use on them.

 

Red streaked one, about 5" diameter

 

yellow one, about 3.5" diameter

[Mark J]

They look great.  As you say it was nice wood, but your form really brings it out.

[BonPacific]

Those are nice votive-holders. I really like the clean shape.

[gee-dub]

Cool little project that really lets the material stand at center stage.

[Chet]

I like them both, but I really like the red grain in the first one.

[phinds]

On 5/15/2022 at 12:51 PM, Chet said:

I like them both, but I really like the red grain in the first one.

Definitely my favorite as well

[sisiniaasthma]

I really like the natural finish on these. It reminds me of a Chinese incense holder I picked up a while back that had a similar look—simple but elegant. The contrast between the light and dark wood adds a nice touch. Did you use a specific technique to prevent tear-out on the end grain? I always struggle with that, especially on smaller decorative pieces like these.