If you happen to have technical difficulties, this video is also posted on YouTube. But it is best right here. So stick around.

After club demonstrations I frequently like to create my own version. This was the case after a Mike Jackofsky demonstration on hollow forms with tiny hole. I also like, when possible, to put my own spin on the project.

In this case, the criteria is a tiny neck hole and a hollow form. But I did not want to hollow the wood through a tiny hole. Instead, for my spin, I incorporated a Celtic knot process. My Celtic knot process involves slicing through the wood to insert contrasting wood.

I decided to adapt the Celtic knot process to hollow the vase while it was sliced apart. There was a downside to my decision: the slanted face of a partial vase is a tough starting point for hollowing. Yet, this was easier than hollowing through a 3/8″ hole. But, you need to watch the video.

My vase is Russian olive about 3″ diameter and 4″ tall. The inserts are maple. It is finished with wipe-on poly. The neck hole is 3/8″

Do you like my sled? More pictures on my Etsy site.

Enjoy.