This is the first piece of cedar elm
that I have turned in quite some time. A
lot of folks say they have never heard of the wood, but it is quite prevalent
in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and a few other states. It is
also known as Texas Elm. This bowl has some natural
defects in it that I felt needed to stay for rustic appearance. You will find some cracks that I reinforced
with clear glue and natural dust and some blemishes in the wood. The bowl does hold liquids to the amount of 3
cups. The diameter is 6 ¾” with a height
of 3” and a depth of 2 inches. The wood
was sealed with food grade walnut oil and then finished with a walnut
oil/shellac mixture. This gives the bowl
a nice hard natural finish that you may use with confidence. 13May19
BLCE6
I love the shape, nice and simple shape also the base compliments the bowl. The base mimics the bowls shape but upside down. If you know what I mean. Nicely turned and finished.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Les! I thought you might like this one. As you say, simple. Simple usually sells over fancy in my experience.
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