Project Archive: Bud Vase

This is my take on a vase design that Steve Der-Garabedian presented in Canadian Woodworking. The example shown here was made from padauk. I have also made them in walnut and maple. The vessel is a 15x150mm glass test tube.

The main difference between my version and Der-Garabedian's is that I've started with a larger blank and used more aggressive cutaways. I rough out the shape on the bandsaw, in part to reduce the amount of wood that I convert to dust, and in part to improve consistency. The fine shaping is done with spindle and edge sanders, and by hand sanding. The finish is Osmo Polyx in satin sheen to maintain a natural appearance.

Project date: December 2025