Sunday, April 14, 2019

Cute Pecan Wood Pedestal Bowl


This smallish sized bowl is just right for many uses such as nuts and candy.  OK.  Yeah.  You can put other stuff in it as well.  Who am I to tell you what you can or cannot put in it?  The diameter of this little gem is 4 ¾” and it has a height of 3”.  The depth of the bowl is 1 ¾” and it has an approximate volume of 1 cup.  I didn’t measure it but I figger it to be about that.  Take a close look at the natural color of this pecan wood and you will surely love it.  The wood was sealed with food grade walnut oil and then finished with a walnut oil/shellac mixture.  A combination like this gives the bowl a nice hard long lasting natural finish.  14Apr19  BLP212 
https://www.etsy.com/listing/698797045/cute-pecan-wood-pedestal-bowl








10 1/2" Elm Serving Bowl


Elm is an interesting wood with the natural colors and grain patterns.  Many have heard me say that everybody needs a bowl, but not everybody needs a huge bowl.  This is a nice medium range bowl with a diameter of 10 ½”.  The depth of it is 2” with a height of 3”.  The volume measures 8 cups.  I know, I know.  That’s one half of a gallon.  That is a pretty good amount for salads, veggies and even some popcorn!   And, another nice thing about this bowl is it is very light only weighing 1 ½ lbs.  You might even want to use it as a centerpiece bowl full of fruits and nuts.  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 long lasting natural finish.  14Apr19  BLE64 









Saturday, April 6, 2019

Now Playing Recliner Spud

Yesterday, April 5th, I had another steroid injection into my lower back.  Until Tuesday, I will be playing recliner spud.  Some call it couch potato, but seeing I will be in my recliner 90% of the time, I will be a recliner potato.  Or, as I prefer to say, a recliner spud!  Chloe Dog pretty much seems to claim the couch as hers.


Touch of Coral White Oak Jar


White Oak presents opportunities for adding color to it such as red coral or turquoise.  Also to be considered is powdered copper or brass.  I added a bit of red coral to the lid on this jar.  I did not want to be overbearing with it so there is just a little bit of it added to some of the cracks on the lid.  There is also a trace of it in one spot on the inside.  This wood also displays it’s own great coloring that comes naturally as well as magnificent grain patterns.  Fantastic piece for keeping candies, nuts, and other fine things.  Not all of those fine things have to be edible, yet keep in mind it does hold 2 cups worth.  The diameter of the jar is 5 ½” with a total height of 4”.  The vessel height is 2 ½” and the depth is about 2”.  When you look at the knob on the lid you might be puzzled, so let me solve the puzzlement.  Yes, there is a small amount missing.  I started to go ahead and turn another lid until I looked at it again.  I decided I liked it like it was, so there you go.  Mystery solved!!!  Simple lines yet elegant and rustic in appearance.  3Apr19  BXWO4

P.S.  I have been since told that I did not put enough coral in the lid.  ??











Tuesday, April 2, 2019

For The Turquoise Lovers!


This beautiful box turned from pecan wood is truly meant for those who love turquoise.  The rim of the vessel has a nice sized ring of it.  I haven’t done anything with turquoise lately and this box seemed to be just right for it.  Great size to use as a salt or spice box.  You might even put small personal treasures in it or your own stash of tasty pistachios.  The wood was sealed with food grade walnut oil and then finished with a mixture of walnut oil and shellac.  The diameter is 3 ½” with a total height of 4”.  The vessel height is 2 ½” and the depth is 2”.  The volume is approximately 1 cup.  Grab this while the grabbin’ is good!  2Apr19  BXP99












Monday, April 1, 2019

6 1/4" White Oak Bowl


White Oak gives off a nice warm and fuzzy feeling when you look at it.  Look at the natural colors, the grain pattern, the shallow cracking that is typical of this wood and I think you will agree.  This bowl is just right in size for nuts, candies, and other tasty treats you might wish.  Also it’s a good size as a catch all bowl.  Whatever it is that you use it for, this bowl will look good doing it.  The diameter is 6 ¼” with a height of 3 ¾”, and a depth of 3 ¼”.  The volume measured at 3 cups.  The wood was sealed with food grade walnut oil and then finished with a walnut oil/shellac mixture.  This combination gives the bowl a nice hard long lasting natural finish.  Grab it while it is available.  1Apr19  BLWO19









Lovely Flared Pecan Wood Bowl

Now here is something that you don’t see everyday!   A pecan wood bowl with flared wings like this will look good on any table.   Fill i...