I wrote I'd be moving to less process posts and more core. This ain't one of those posts. Proud as a morning dove at dawn. After fabricating 100 pine wrappings with different materials, finishing the mandorlas nay spindle was an achievement. The intricacies are persistent and, like with the acorns, I'm learning the limits of nature with what I build. Somedays the artist life is sweet.
Enjoy.