Doves is titled as it has two “Doves of Peace” pyrographed on to it each carrying their Olive branch.

Doves is a pyrographed hollow form turned from Sycamore, which is approximately 110mm tall and 130mm in diameter.

This piece was design and turned from Sycamore as the “Doves of Peace” are usually white. To add contrast to this hollow form the body around the Doves has been burnt on with a pyrography machine which as taken many hours, but to give balance so the piece didn’t get to dark it’s not been completely covered.

It is said that the “Doves of Peace” symbolized more than just peace, they can be a messenger. They are also a symbol of love, and they seemed quite fitting as I love woodturning.

Doves as been finished with a simple wax finish to enhance the piece without taking over the simplistic feel that I hope that I have created.

In total this piece has taken around 9 hours to create and finish and was a joy to create.