Pot-pourri Bowls

[RayintheUK]

A couple of Christmas presents, just off the lathe. The pierced lids and blanks were from my former colleague's workshop, collected at the same time as the pen kits, etc.

The first bowl is Ash, the second is Sycamore (complete with a map-like area of spalting).

They're both 150mm (6") diameter, 90mm (3.5") tall. Finish is Patina, followed by two coats of Bison wax.





Thanks for looking.

Ray.

[Popeye]

Those sure are beautiful. Are those pierced lid something your mate made or bought? They are real nice at any rate.
I think you need another trip to the colonies. Specifically to South Georgia for a week or two. ****, I'll even try and learn to properly brew tea. Pat

[JTimmons]

Those came out very nice.

[RayintheUK]

Are those pierced lid something your mate made or bought?

He bought them, along with some clock movements, etc. I think they came from the "Turners' Retreat" store. Have a look about halfway down this page.

Ray.

[Popeye]

He bought them, along with some clock movements, etc. I think they came from the "Turners' Retreat" store. Have a look about halfway down this page.

Ray.

I'll have to see if I can find something like that with a little less expensive shipping Thanks Pat

[SteveR]

Great job Ray! Those look really sharp. You will see some smiling faces when they get opened up.
Steve

[DonHo]

Here is a link for the lids. I think you can also get them from PSI.

http://www.augumspenworks.com/apwwebsite_072.htm

DonHo

[Whaler]

Beautiful work Ray.

[bigsteel15]

Those sure are beautiful. Are those pierced lid something your mate made or bought? They are real nice at any rate.

Pat, I know woodturnerscatalog also sells the same lids.

[boblon]

Those look really nice. I don't know if the proportions were dictated by the blanks you used, or by your eye. Either way I think the shape really accents the projects.

Very nice.

BobL.

[Ken Massingale]

Excellent as usual, Ray.
ken

[GeekMom]

Ray, both bowls are lovely. Nice shape and proportion.

[ChrisD]

Nice job, Ray! Those are beautiful.

So what country does that Sycamore figure most closely resemble?

[mater]

They are beautiful Ray. Very nice work.