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To me it looks like it is part of a Celtic knot put into it before it was turned.
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I agree Arlin but I'm not sure how to approach it. I've watched how to do a celtic knot but I'm not sure how to incorporate it into a vessel.
Thanks for the reply Arlin!
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A celtic knot is cutting the wood almost all the way thru to 1/8" from the end. Then put in a 1/8" contrasting wood glue it and let it dry. Then put in the other 2 or 5 or whatever you wish but glue in each one separately. Same with even a 4x4x4 block of wood. Practice a few times on some oak or elm or ash or even pine to get the process down first.
Althought this does not look exactly like a celtic knot all the principle is the same thing. Cut the wood to within the 1/8" from the side and glue it in and you can put 2 or 3 on each side of a 4x4x4 block.
But like I said glue up some pine and see if it is the results you like.
I am really looking forward to seeing what you make buddy.
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Arlin,
I've never done a celtic knot but I've seen it done. My dilemma or "maybe it's stupidity" is how to make this exact design. To my eyes it looks like a slightly different procedure.
Maybe I'm just over complicating it! It wouldn't be the first time.
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Yes, I can see where Arlin and Angus are correct. Until now, since the rest of the vessel is segmented I though this part was segmented also. Now I can see it isn't. That should make it much easier!
Thanks guys!
Frank
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Here is a good video of a Celtic Knot Cup.
Watch "Celtic Knot Cup" on YouTube
https://youtu.be/tWxXMurBSkM
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Well, I can't see the whole picture, but it looks like it may be the top of a hollow form. If the piece has 4 of the light half loops in it, then it was cut from a rectangular blank, where you cut off about 1/4 or 1/3 of one side, glue in a light piece, and repeat on the other 3 sides. The shape of the loops comes from turning away in that ogee shape. A Celtic Knot comes from cutting diagonally through a square spindle type blank.
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