On the cusp of seeing the flat sided bowl being turned, I wanted to put my hat in the ring. I took a piece of the walnut that Raymond had cut square for me and I turned a small footed bowl. I thought about it for a few days, not wanting to simply turn your average small bowl. Time is short so there’s no room for mediocrity for me. My sanding of this piece may fly in the face of that statement, but I was more concerned with the shape of this than the finish. Just to see if I could create what was in my mind.
All in all I’m pretty happy with the experiment. Had the block been a little thicker I could have had the feet a little more pronounce. It's got a few tool marks, needed some more sanding. With a vacuum chuck or even my donut chuck completed I could have turned off more of the foot. Regardless, I knew the shape I wanted to try, I did it, so I'm pleased.
That bowl is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYou have always been an amazing artist.
Thank you, T. I saw your etsy stuff and that got me thinking I need to start that up. I just need some spare time... know where I can find any? :)
ReplyDeleteNo, Spare time is hard to find when you have little ones. You DO however need to get on etsy. FOR REAL!
ReplyDeleteThose would totally sell and that is real craftsmanship. You should make a pretty penny for those.
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I keep telling myself that.
ReplyDeleteAs soon as I get a finishing technique that I'm happy with, I'll probably put a couple on there.
Did I give you that piece of wood? I think it's more like I let you borrow it. I'm going to need it back soon.
ReplyDeleteNice work. Especially for your first square bowl.