Large "wave" bowl

[John Beaver]

I had a client ask for a large bowl with a wave that she could use. Not my usual motive, but we always try to please the client.

It's about 14" with a little flatter base then I prefer, and I think she understands she can only serve bread and such out of it. She seemed pleased.

14" Maple & Dye. Finished with Tung Oil on exterior and Walnut Oil on interior.

C&C welcome

[Chris Studley]

Really nice. Very classy. It has that "how did you do that" factor. Great wood, nice contrast, I could go on...

[Alan Trout]

John,

It is a lovely bowl as always. Very well done.

Alan

[Dan Forman]

Very nice, lovely wood, not always a fan of ornamentation, but like the wave too.

Dan

[philip labre]

Another great bowl, John! Thanks for sharing.

[John M. Smith]

Very nice looking bowl. Maple has a great grain pattern in it. And the want contrasts nicely with it. Excellent execution on the wave.

[John Keeton]

John, I think this may be one of the nicer ones you have done in this style! The figure showing through on the dye really adds a lot. Excellent work!! What dye color did you use?

[Michael Menzli]

Wow...looks great

[Tim Rinehart]

Very cool John. I was wondering to myself the other day if your technique (not really sure how you do it) is constrained at all by a particular size...I guess I got my answer! Another beautiful wave bowl!

[Roger Chandler]

Beautiful bowl, John, as usual! Any chance we could get you to post a pic of the inside?

[Doug W Swanson]

Beautiful bowl, John. Your work has always impressed me!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Beautiful bowl John and very elegant.

[jared herbert]

that looks really nice. So how do you really do it? thanks Jared

[Scott Lux]

I really like your waves. This is great.

Please DON'T share how you do this except maybe in your will. You've got something truly unique and "signature". I'd hate to see it copied all over.

[Jim Burr]

That is a really big wave!! The bandsaw work must have been a little scary! Anyone would be pleased with that John!

[charlie knighton]

very nice, thanks for sharing

[Thomas Heck]

Nice looking bowl.

[John Beaver]

Thanks everyone.

JK: I mix my own colors using Transtint dyes. This one is primarily Mission Brown, with a few drops of yellow to lean the tint towards the tones of the Maple. For the brown tones I usually start with Mission Brown or Cordovan and go from there.

Roger C: Unfortunately I didn't take a photo of the inside before I sent it off.

Scott Lux: I appreciate your comment, and it is something I struggled with. The woodturning community is a very sharing community and there was a lot of pressure for me to show my techniques. After much thought and discussion with some top turners I did decide to make myself available for demos and show the technique. Two turners have copied it without my input, so I figure it's best to go ahead and share it and get the credit for it. I do have a few more variations of the theme that I'm working on, so I think I can stay ahead of those who try to copy.

[Kathy Marshall]

Another beauty John! Your wave bowls are very unique and they're all beautiful.

[Baxter Smith]

Big and beautiful John!

[Roland Martin]

Extremely well done John, as are all your turnings. BTW, your website is certainly an fitting extension of your work. Thanks for sharing.

[Mark Hubl]

John, As always your work is beautiful. This one has some really great looking wood. I think you should be flattered that it will be used. Nothing wrong with that in my mind, it will become a treasured heirloom. Beauty and function make it all the more special!

[Bill Boehme]

Very beautiful and innovative.

[Bill Wyko]

That is extraordinary. I'd be extatic if it were me. Nice job.