Knowledge You Can Build On — Est. 1998
Small Box Elder Bowl
Sam Dean
>Howdy Folks,
Small box elder bowl, about 6" in diameter and 3" tall. Very thick walls. This one was a piece of fire wood because it had several horizontal cracks on the outside of the rough out. I filled them with CA and burned the lines with wire to hide their existance. Harsh critiques are very much appreciated, on the bowl and the photo.
Thanks,
Sam
Another angle
Sam Dean
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Re: Small Box Elder Bowl
JL
>The finish? The color is very unusual. As I have never turned box elder, is this a typical color? I don't know about anyone else, but I like it.
Re: Small Box Elder Bowl
Sam Dean
>Sorry, the finish is just Mylands friction polish; quick and dirty. I figured it would be a utility bowl, so didn't put an elaborate finish on. What I have is all of the box elder I've ever had; I have no idea what other variations it comes in. The wood is actually much whiter, but the Mylands makes it look a little yellow.
Thanks,
Sam
Re: Another angle
DWFII
>I don't know nuthin' but I like the lines...it's a form of texturing. I think it works.
DW
In the High Desert of Central Oregon
Re: Small Box Elder Bowl
Carole in VA
>Sometimes, Box Elder has red streaks. This is some I got this week.
Re: Small Box Elder Bowl
Carole in VA
>I like it. The lines work. Do you have any more of it in the woodpile? If so, check it out...it may have some flame in it. See my post below.
Re: Small Box Elder Bowl
Barry N. Turner
>I've always been partial to well-shaped, thick-walled, small bowls. Like this one. I like the burned in lines. Very distinctive.
