Red Sugar Maple with a Little Curl

[Doug Herzberg]

For a long time, I wasn't sure if this tree was a Red Maple or a Sugar Maple. I had a leaf, but it was dried out and cracked and the edges had broken off. I finally decided it's probably a Sugar (hard) Maple. Some of the bark is in one of the photos if anyone knows for sure.

The LOML and I will be starting weight loss diet #642 right after Christmas, since the first 641 diets didn't work. This one involves eating nuts, among other things. I thought a nut cup might be in order, and it gave me an excuse for some shop time.

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Sugar Maple (I think) with shellac and rattle can lacquers. 6-3/4 x 2-3/4 x 1/8". C&C appreciated.

[Doug W Swanson]

Nice nut cup, Doug (bet you'd never thought you'd hear a compliment like that!):eek:. I like the little details around the rim. While I'm not normally big on color/dyed wood, this one works. Great job!

[Jim Burr]

It's red maple now! Really cool bowl Doug...great form and the color really sets off the grain.

[Roger Chandler]

That is a nice bowl! Those nuts will be riding in style for sure! Beautiful form and the red is just a great compliment to your form.........I really like you left the inside natural........this is really nice!

[Allan Ferguson]

I agree on this one.

[Thom Sturgill]

Very nice Doug! Color has its place, and this one is very much in that place! Love the contrast, and the wife probably loves the color.

[David DeCristoforo]

Nice form on this bowl. the wood has such a sweet, subtile curl that I almost regret that you painted the outside. But it does work well and draws the focus to the inside of the bowl. Nice!

[Greg Just]

I love it, the color, the contract, the shape and the curl. Nice job.

[Timothy Mann]

The contrast between the red and maple fits perfectly. Very nice bowl.

[thomas prusak]

Very nice Doug. What did you use for the color?

[Doug Herzberg]

Very nice Doug. What did you use for the color?

It's Krylon red spray paint - lacquer based I think, topped with Deft clear spray lacquer. It still allows light/grain to come through and wipes off easily with lacquer thinner. I sealed it with shellac first, so the paint didn't get into the grain.

[Marc Himes]

Very nice form especially the detail near the rim. The finish and color are very well done. I like it a lot!

[Bernie Weishapl]

That is a beauty Doug. Love the form and color.

[Kathy Marshall]

Very nice little bowl Doug! I like the contrast between the painted outside and natural inside. Nice curl too!