Bowl decoration

[John. B]

A week ago I turned a bowl at Alan's workshop ( Blister) intending to decorate the top at home.
Well I have finally got around to doing it.
I toyed with the idea of scorching the edge but decided not to in case I destroyed The shed
What do you think, guys?
John. B

 

[PowerTool]

Very nice,John - works for me ; it's not overpowering,just highlights what is a very nice piece in it's own right.

Andrew

 

[maltrout512]

Nice bowl John, and say the same as Andrew. Keep them coming.

 

[Mark Hancock]

Very nicely done John.

 

[boysie39]

John B, thank you another little idea for me to try out ,Hope it looks half as good as yours Thanks for showing keep them coming. REgards Boysie.

 

[THOMASB]

Very nice, is it me seeing the decoration flow with the grain or did you do it on purpose ? what wood is it ? how did you finish it? how big is it? and could we have a side view, and a look at the bottom please, great work you have the gift!! :roll:

 

[CHJ]

Andrew about nailed anything I was about to say, just enough to enhance, not enough to be 'in your face' .

 

[John. B]

Thank you gentlemen for your kind words.
The wood is spalted Beech, if you look at last weeks postings under,
'John. B comes to play'
you'll find all the production pics kindly taken by Alan (Blister) at his workshop.

 

[Bodrighy]

Very nice, as said no more than needed. What tools do you use?

Pete

 

[John. B]

Hello Pete,
I use Flexcut tools from the USA.
For this bowl I used a 30 degree V cut tool.
John

 

[Blister]

Ooo

John are you going to put a Finnish on it ?

like sanding sealer put on with a toothbrush to get in the carvings and the same with the polish ?

Looks to be some contrast between the the shiny and the matt ?

looks good though :wink:

 

[Woodmagnet]

=D> Very nicely executed. :ho2

 

[Paul.J]

Looking good John.
Certainly takes the plainess off the wide rim to good effect
Well done to both of you.

 

[duncanh]

Looks good.
Rather than struggle with applying sanding sealer into the grooves as has been suggested you could use oil or a sprayed lacquer

 

[John. B]

No, I thought I would use it as mixed nut bowl over Christmas.
With the amount of handling the grooves should fill nicely with the patina of time.

John. B

 

[RATWOOD]

Very nice :lol:

 

[Jenx]

Love it , John.. its superb 8) 8) 8)

 

[hobbler]

amazing

recently went to a surface decoration day here in the Blue Mountains town of Blaxland and was amazed at what others are doing