Shallow bowl shapes?

[Aaron Buys]

I'm going to be turning a shallow bowl form tonight and I'm having trouble picturing what shape I want. So far I've been considering either a very shallow bowl with slightly angled sides (one step up from a platter) or perhaps something like an offering plate shape. The blank is only about 2.5 inches thick. Do any of you have pictures of shallow bowls you could post so I can get a mental idea of where I am headed as I work?

[Roger Chandler]

This is just one idea.........there are many others........

http://www.sawmillcreek.org/album.php?albumid=388&attachmentid=175551

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[Paul Williams]

One about the size you mentioned.

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[Steve Vaughan]

Here ya go.

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[John Keeton]

My favorite bowl form is the ogee - This bowl is 8.5" x 1.5".
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=175795&d=1293838704&thumb=1 (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=175795&d=1293838704) http://www.sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=175794&d=1293838703&thumb=1 (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=175794&d=1293838703)

You don't say how wide your blank is. 2.5" could be a very deep bowl with a smaller blank. You should consider a waste block to conserve depth if that is a concern.

[Aaron Buys]

Wow! That shape looks great! I think I'll give it a try. Thanks!

[Aaron Buys]

Here is where I am at with the outside shaping. Not sure that I can pull off an ogee and not destroy it. Any suggestions on where to go from here?