Three From The last Two

[Jeremy Leasure]

Here are a few from the last couple days, appreciate any comments and critiques.

Spalted Elm
8.5”x3.25”

This one has a warmer tone than the first spalted elm bowl I did. I finished it with GFWTF and it seems to add a slight warmth.


http://i.imgur.com/lPMKq.jpg

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Bradford Pear 5"x3"

Buffed and Renwax



http://i.imgur.com/HpEuq.jpg


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Walnut with malachite filled knot
9”x2.75”

I originally intended to only fill around the loose knot and the cracks radiating from it, however it fell out and then fell apart upon impact with the shop floor. So, here we are.


http://i.imgur.com/kPJAT.jpg



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[Ian James Webster]

I think they are fantastic - I really like the shapes plus the wonderful grain.

[David DeCristoforo]

Those are beautiful. I like the thickness. It makes them look substantial but does not detract from the very nice shapes. I only wish I could say the same about the flared foot on the spalted bowl. Unfortunately (man, I hate that word!) the flair detracts from what would otherwise be a fantastic bowl. My advice would be to remount that bowl and get rid of the foot entirely. Then you would have an A+ Bowl.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Beautiful Jeremy. Like the thickness and simple form.

[Jeremy Leasure]

Thanks Ian.

David: The foot actually isn't flared, it just looks it. Not sure if it's lens distortion or what. The last photo with the bowl upside down shows how it actually looks in person more accurately. Unless I'm thinking of "flared" in the wrong way as pertaining to bowls? You may be right in any case, I can't seem to get a foot that anyone likes yet haha. I can tell feet are going to be one of my bigger challenges. Thanks for the feedback.

Bernie: Thank you. The rims are all angled inward as suggested by someone else in an earlier thread. I do like the way it looks, and it adds some extra perception of thickness as well.

[Marty Eargle]

Very nice turnings! You certainly have your finishing technique on point! They are all great thicknesses...and probably feel great in the hand. Unlike many, I have a certain fondness for the form you used with the Bradford Pear. Great stuff.

[Donny Lawson]

Those are some great looking bowls. The Spalted Elm would be my pick. Any wood that is spalted catches my attention.

[Baxter Smith]

Nice shapes on all but the spalted elm is gorgeous!

[Michelle Rich]

your sanding & finishing are darn good.

[Pat Scott]

How thick are the walls?

Spalted Elm - nice looking wood once again. The foot looks better, but still needs to be just a bit smaller in my opinion.
Walnut - love it. But you're hiding the foot from me! I like the curve you have on it, and I do like the looks of the malachite with Walnut.

Nice looking bowls overall. Well done.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Nice work on everything! I have to agree with DD on the foot on the spalted elm. To me, it detracts from the shape of the bowl. Beautiful woods and you did a great job on the finishes!

[Faust M. Ruggiero]

The spalted elm is one of the prettiest pieces of wood I've seen. You made the most of it with the good basic shape you chose. You were right designing a foot into the shape. Other than the knot, which was unfortunate, your walnut bowl is perfect. I kind of enjoy seeing thick bowls. We seem to want to make them so thin too often. The thin walls take away from the substantial feel when we pick one up. Yours probably feel good in your hands. Great calabash also. Closed form bowls want to be held. All around fantastic. Thanks for showing them to us.
faust