9 1/2" Rustic Gem Pecan Bowl

There is no doubt in my mind that this awesome pecan bowl is a rustic gem in the truest sense.  The minor cracking, the knot hole on the outside, and the natural coloration make this a true winner.  This will look really good sitting in the middle of your table full of fruits and other tasty treasures.  The volume of this bowl measured at ½ gallon to the brim.  That doesn’t mean you can’t pile more in it!  Smashed spuds and some salads will pile nicely in this bowl.  The diameter is 9 ½” with a height of 3 ¼” and a depth of 2 ¾”.  The wood was first sealed with food grade walnut oil and then finished with a walnut oil/shellac mixture.  This gives the bowl a nice hard long lasting natural finish.  Some of the cracks were filled with natural pecan dust and clear glue.  Just enough to seal them and keep the rustic appeal of the bowl.  28Apr18  BLP187  For more info:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/610857449/9-12-rustic-gem-pecan-bowl

7 1/4" White Oak Bowl

When you see a bowl like this one there is a certain amount of wow factor.  The natural color of white oak makes it really stand out from other woods.  Some might say it is too small but let’s get serious about this.  Not that many folks need a huge bowl.  Most households have small to medium sized dining tables.  So, this bowl is actually just right for most people.  It is 7 ¼” in diameter, 2 ¾” high and 2 ¼” deep.  Don’t let the size fool you as it does have a capacity of 3 cups measured to the brim.  That is more than you might think.  The wood was sealed with a couple of coats of food grade walnut oil and then finished with a mixture of walnut oil and shellac.  This gives the bowl a nice hard long lasting natural finish.  You will find some small minor cracking here and there which is typical of this wood so don’t let that bother you.  They just add to the rustic appeal.  22Apr18  BLWO8  For more info see:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/595629952/7-14-white-oak-bowl

Spiffy Pecan Natural Edge Bowl

This has got to be the most spiffy nut or candy bowl that you can own!  The natural beauty of pecan wood and add a full ring of bark, this bowl is hard to beat.  It is more spacious that it looks.  The bowl holds 3 cups measuring it to the brim of the bark.  The bark was reinforced with clear glue to help keep it in place.  The wood was sealed with food grade walnut oil.  Then it was finished with clear high gloss spray shellac.  The spray was used in an extra effort to help keep the bark in place.  The outside diameter is 6 ¾” with an inside diameter of 4 ¾”.  The highest point is 3 ¾” and the lowest is 3” with a depth of 2 ½”.  This is without a doubt a one of a kind piece.  20Apr18  NEP34  For more info see:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/595259170/spiffy-pecan-natural-edge-bowl

13 1/4" Cottonwood Serving Bowl

Cottonwood, which is in the poplar family, has a subtle beauty about it which can be an eye catcher.  With creamy color with the grays mixed in, you really have a nice looking bowl.  This bowl may have many uses in a household.  They range from a centerpiece bowl to a serving bowl for veggies and such to even a large popcorn bowl.  This wood is a relatively soft wood but you will find it to be quite durable.  Measuring to the brim this bowl holds ¾ gallons of liquid.  The outside diameter is 13 ¼” with the inside being 11 ½”.  The height comes to 3 ¼” and the depth 2 ½”.  Being a soft wood this bowl only weighs 3 lbs.  The wood was sealed with a couple of coats of food grade walnut oil and then finished with a walnut oil/shellac mixture.  Using a combination such as this gives the bowl a nice hard long lasting natural finish.  You will find a nice rim for holding the bowl with as well.  I can picture this bowl sitting in your lap full of great tasting popcorn!  10Apr18  BLCW93  For more info see:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/592933670/beautiful-13-12-cottonwood-serving-bowl