This decorative platter was turned from hard maple and has a wide rim that has been decorated with blue, green and silver acrylic paints. The paints were applied in a wet layer, pulled through one another and allowed to interact, creating all kinds of intricate cells and patterns. The paint was then top-coated with several layers of high gloss polyurethane to provide protection and depth to the final finish. The back of the platter features a ogee curve and a small ring foot that raises the form off of the surface that it sits on. The bottom of the foot has been decorated with a textured medallion which serve to demonstrate that the bottom of the platter was turned with as much care and attention to detail as the rest of the piece.