Zebrawood vessels

[Mark Placek]

These two bowls are the continuation of my "Lostwood" series.
This technique allows me to make a larger turning using less material.
The left bowl measures: 12" x 17" x 3.5", the right: 12" x 18" x 3.25".
The finish is pre-cat lacquer. There is a third bowl in this series.
I donated it to Make-a-Wish Foundation, (this charity grants wishes of terminally sick children).
Your comments are always welcome.

 

[Bodrighy]

Whilst I like these bowls and the design of them, the segmented zebra wood does thngs to my eyes. A bit like an optical illusion :lol:

Having seen some of the others you have done I much prefer them in a plainer wood as the design and styling is seen much better IMHO.

Having said that I'd love to be able to do these

Pete

 

[TEP]

Just had a look at the bowls in your gallery Mark, very, very nice. Although I do see what Pete means with the figuring of the Zebrawood bowls, does something to your perception.

Would I be correct in saying that all these bowls are laminated? Nice technique.

 

[gandy]

man i love zebrawood! i cant wait to get my hands on some

 

[Paul.J]

Very striking pieces Mark :shock:
No doubt the wood will darken as it ages so won't be as bad on the old eyes :shock:
I like em a lot.I like the laminations,Something different.

 

[boysie39]

Mark, just been to your web site.Fabulous workmanship really love it. Very nice gesture towards the childrens charity as well,very thoughtful.I wish you well. REgards Boysie.

 

[johnny.t.]

Breathtaking Mark, they are absolutely gorgeous 8) I love the effect of the figuring with the laminations.
I'm drawn very much to the one on the left out of the pair, I think the proportions,the dark and light 'ends' and the more striking broken pattern of the layers of wood make it really stand out 8).
They are very impressive indeed.

JT

 

[Mark Placek]

Thank you for your comments.

These bowls are laminated using the "Bowl from a board" technique.
I use sacrificial wood in the center; after coming off the lathe, it's cut out.

This Zebrawood was left over from a conference table I made in 2002,
I recently found it in my shop stashed away in a cabinet.
The nice thing about using "BFAB" technique it use a lot less material.

Cheers, Mark

 

[wizer]

The nice thing about using "BFAB" technique it use a lot less material.

Interesting work Mark. IS the BFAB process documented anywhere?

 

[Mark Placek]

The nice thing about using "BFAB" technique it use a lot less material.

Interesting work Mark. IS the BFAB process documented anywhere?

Here's a tutorial showing the basic method for "Bowl from a board":
http://forum.canadianwoodworking.com/showthread.php?t=18252
I'm a member of this forum, It's one of my favorites.

I have expanded upon these instructions a lot in the past 5 years.
Turning square and rectangular bowls is my own variation, and also cutting the bowl after it's turned is something I have developed.
No other artist is making bowls in this manner.
I hope this explains the process to your satisfaction.

Mark