Another brush for a friend. Turning my first hybrid blank.

[GAW9576]

A good friend wanted another brush. He picked up this hybrid blank and the knot and asked me to make a brush of similar shape and size to one I previously made him.
This was my first time turning a hybrid blank. It was a little tricky in spots but overall went pretty good.
The knot is a 26mm Two band badger from Maggard's.

 

[ajkel64]

Great work on the handle. I quite like the green in the middle.

 

[FarmerTan]

That is a beauty!

 

[GAW9576]

Thank you. In a little different light more blue shows mixed with the green and it reminds me of turbulent ocean waters.

 

[Ron R]

Very nice your latest handle, how do you choose the piece of wood to go with resin?

 

[GAW9576]

A friend bought this piece from an artisan on Etsy. I haven't made this type of blank. Just turned and finished it.

 

[FarmerTan]

A friend bought this piece from an artisan on Etsy. I haven't made this type of blank. Just turned and finished it.

I really do need to get a lathe. Lol, not that I'd necessarilly be any good with it!

But I used to love sculpture, with clay, and that is what turned stuff like you and @Graydog do: sculpture.

 

[stone and strop]

I like it!

 

[BigJ]

Great looking brush!!

 

[GAW9576]

Thanks guys. It was interesting turning the hybrid material.

 

[ahoiberg]

Really cool blank and handle, nice work!

 

[Tanuki]

Quite the blank! I have yet to turn resin, let alone a complex hybrid like that.

 

[CigarSmoka]

Most excellent! I’m not a fan of hybrids that use really bright or fluorescent colors, it just doesn’t match the organic look of wood. Yours, however, is a perfect example of how to use the right coloring. It’s doesn’t clash with the wood, it enhances it. Well done!

 

[Brian C.]

Outstanding brush.

 

[GAW9576]

Thanks. I wish I could make hybrid blanks. I just turned this one that my friend picked out.

It reminds me of turbulent water in the ocean.