Hammered Maple Bowl w/pic

I like it

MikeinCapeMay

>I like this. I like the idea and I think you've done a good job. I wonder if that hammered/colored rim should be thinner, that is, not as wide top to bottom. I think the rim diameter from inside to outside is good. I like it, it's similar to something that I've been doing, though I've kept the texturing to the top of the rim and not extended down the side. I guess that's why I noticed and made the comment regarding the "thickness" of it. Good job!

Re: Hammered Maple Bowl w/pic

Richard Allen

>Hi Jennifer

Looks terrific. I will likely imitate this for a future piece. I read over on WoW that oiling the surface before hamering softens the wood and helps to keep the wood from splintering. Did you notice any splintering or have any concern for splintering?

Thanks

Richard

Re: Hammered Maple Bowl w/pic

Jennifer@Indy.USA

>Hi Richard...that would be the kindest form of flattery :)

I did fail to mention that I lather up the bowl pretty good with Danish Oil prior to hammering. I wasn't sure what would happen to the India ink but it stayed put. I had recalled reading that too. I think Molly gave that bit of advice. I was glad I did it, because there were a couple of places where I did break the fibers and then I soaked that divot with oil and it puffed back up :)

Jennifer

Re: Hammered Maple Bowl w/pic

Bob Hackett

>For the same type of texture on a finer level try a needle scaler.The work goes quickly as the are 2 dozen points doing the work instead of 1.They`re easier to control too,not so much bounce.

If you are looking for a well defined,undented edge with this texture then leave extra waste wood as a border and containment channel for the tool.Even if it gets away from you and dents the adjoining surface you`re going to turn it off later anyway.

I`ve always liked this type of texture and you`ve done an excellent job of it here.I think the dents along the edge break up the starkness of a sharp edge and give it personality.

I see you`re exploring more of the extra heavy wall "bowl within a bowl" look.

How do you like them?Quite a departure aren`t they?

Mainely,Bob

Re: Hammered Maple Bowl w/pic

Jennifer@Indy.USA

>Hi Bob,

Thanks for your kind comments. I would like to get a scaler...but the ones I've seen are pretty pricey$130-150range). I didn't want to sink a bunch of $$ into this texturing experiment. I thought I�d look at a pawn shop or two to see if I can find a used scaler. I think that's what John Jordon uses for his texturing and I really love the look of his.

Thanks again!

Jennifer

Re: I like it

Jennifer@Indy.USA

>Hi Mike,

Thanks :)

I thought the same thing too about the thickness of the rim. You're not the first to say that either. I think after I put the India ink on it ..it looked a lot thicker than just plain? I thought black was suppose to make you thinner?

Jen : )

Re: I like it too, Jennifer...

Danny Wells

>That's cool! I really like the contrasts of color and textures. I might try something like that, but of finer texture of course, on my turkey calls.

Keep up the good work.

Danny