Black Ash Burl Bowls

[Dale Bright]

Here are the bowls I cored from the other Black Ash burl (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=153740). The larger bowl is 8" across and 2.75" high. I always leave burl bowls thicker and with a flat rim to show off the color. The finish on these is the same as the Black Ash hollow form, sanded to 400, walnut oil and a light buffing with tripoli.

Dale

[Steve Vaughan]

Dale, those are bee-U-tiful! Love the color and grain. Fine job there!

[Mark Hubl]

Dale those are great looking. I like the heft in them. Beautiful wood.

[Ray Bell]

Beautiful Dale, I just got to get me one of those corer thingys.

[David Christopher]

very nice, love the shape and color

[Curt Fuller]

Those are spectacular bowls. Good call on the thick walls and flat rims. They really show off the wood.

[charlie knighton]

very nice, the weekend was fun too

[Bernie Weishapl]

Those are beauties. The flat rim surely does show off that beautiful wood.

[David E Keller]

Wonderful wood and nicely displayed with a simple form. Nicely done!

[Josh Bowman]

Really nice wood. Nice shape.

[Steve Schlumpf]

WOW - bowls to be proud of! Sure is some pretty wood! Nice work!

[John Keeton]

That stuff is gorgeous!! I particularly like the smaller one, though the sapwood in the other is kind of neat, too.

[Dale Bright]

Thanks to everyone for the kind comments. I always try to make simple and hopefully pleasing shapes that reveal the true artistry and work that was done by Mother Nature, long before I even saw the wood. I try to achieve a finish that shows the natural look of the wood but one that is also has a tactile appeal so that it is a pleasure to hold and feel.

My wife laid claim to these bowls when she first held them. This was the first Black Ash Burl I have turned and it was a pleasure to work with. It did have a bit of an unpleasent smell but it cut very well and sands easily.

[Rob Cunningham]

Beautiful wood. Nice job on the shape and finish.