Bowl Care Instructions?

Re: Bowl Care Instructions?

John Lucas

>Ron

Tell them to put the bowl in the dishwasher then set it in the sunny window to dry. That way they will have to replace the bowls more frequently. Now if you can just figure out how to keep them buying the bowls from you.

Re: Bowl Care Instructions?

Ron in Drums PA

>LOL, I think you are on to something John!

But I don't think I should put that on thr back of some business cards I plan on printing.

Re: Bowl Care Instructions..Mike S

Jake (So MN)

>If I remember correctly about a month ago Mike Schwing posted an instruction he was going to try out. Might want to look under his name or maybe he will chime in...

..Mike S. also Molly Winton

Ruth Niles

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Ron in Drums PA

>These folks have so many post in the last few months (I'm guilty also) that I couldn't find what I'm looking for.

Re: Bowl Care Instructions?

Mark Kauder, Phenix City, AL

>This is what I put on mine:

Care of turned wood art: Keep out of direct sunlight, Avoid climate extremes; Avoid prolonged exposure to water, you may wipe with a damp cloth and dry immediately; Buff with a soft cloth; Avoid the use of spray furniture polishes, instead use soft paste waxes; Contact me to restore any Finish or to rejuvenate the finish (for a fee).

Mark

Re: Bowl Care Instructions?

Shawn - in ID

>Ron,

Here is what I use on my tags that go with utility bowls (salad/popcorn/etc):

To clean, wipe with a damp cloth; mild soap in warm water can also be used if needed. Wipe dry after cleaning. Never put your bowl in the dishwasher or microwave. Rejuvenate and protect by wiping thoroughly with mineral oil every few months or as needed. With proper care, your new treasure should last for generations.

Note that some have very different views on this subject. I was surprised to read Raffan's views on utility bowls...soap and hot water to clean is just fine with him if I recall correctly...anyway, he expects them to stand up to harsher condition than others do.

Thanks Mark and Shawn.

Ron in Drums PA

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Re: Bowl Care Instructions?

Barbara Gill, Remlik VA

>Ron, this is what I have on the back of my card. I wanted it to be simple and easy to remember.

These turned items are meant to be used. The finish is food safe. To clean, wipe with a damp cloth and then buff dry. To renew the surface, any salad bowl finish or food safe mineral oil can be applied.

Do Not Submerge in Water and Do Not Wash in Dishwasher.

Remember that over time it is not unusual for wood to assume a slightly different shape depending upon its environment. This means that a round bowl might over time deviate from round

Re: Bowl Care Instructions?

RussFairfield

>Whatever you do, keep it simple, keep it short, and use large print. Anything else will be thrown away or ignored.

A 3 x 5 index card will be more likely saved than any other size. Smaller gets lost, and larger gets tossed.

Re: Bowl Care Instructions?

Mike Schwing from Md.

>Here's what I send out with bowls that are given as gifts. It is not intended for bowls that are sold out of a gallery or gifts store, but when a more personal touch is warranted. I add a little about where the blank came from, etc.. I also modify it based on intended use and finish. Last time I posted this I got a lot of "Way too much information", and it was indeed for the audience intended - a benefit auction. I know for a fact that the receipients of this appreciate it.

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Care of your wooden bowl

The bowl that accompanies this printout is made from the wood of a black cherry tree. This particular tree fell over in a thunderstorm in the summer of 2004 in the woods of Loch Raven Watershed in Baltimore County. The tree was cut into sections by me with a chainsaw and then later on bandsawn to round, then shaped into a bowl on a lathe.

The finish that was put on this bowl is an oil based finish that hardens as it dries. It was then buffed on high speed wheels. The finish was not intended to be used with food service, but it is non toxic should use choose to use your bowl for serving salad. This piece of cherry had such nice character that I intended the bowl for display only.

The nice shine of the bowl will be immediately dulled by contact with water, but it will not harm the bowl. Once dulled, it cannot easily be returned to the shine it had when you first received it.

If you do choose to use your bowl for food service, please clean it with nothing more than a mild detergent on a sponge or dishcloth � but no scouring. Rinse with warm water and dry immediately. Do not soak and do not put the bowl in the dishwasher because it will crack. To renew a bowl that has gone dull you may try mineral or walnut oil, but it will be a short lived fix.

If you choose to use the bowl for display as intended � furniture polish, pledge, butcher�s wax, etc� all are fine for cleaning and polishing. Water based polishes will dull the finish.

Your bowl (and all wooden bowls) will warp and distort with the change of seasons. Fruit woods such as this cherry bowl will move more than other hardwoods so you may notice that the bowl is more round in one season compared to the other. There is nothing you can do to prevent this.

This bowl will darken appreciably over time. It will take on the nice dark tone of antique cherry furniture. To accelerate this, sit the bowl in the sunshine for a few hours and give it a suntan. (it works)

If you ever wish to have the bowl repaired or the finish restored, I can do so for a fee. Or if you might like additional bowls, feel free to contact me. They make great gifts. I may be reached at mschwing@hotmail.com

Mike Schwing

www.schwingwoodworks.com