I love it when all you have to do is make it round

[Maria Alvarado]

I only had a chance to snap one pic before it sold. Clearly underpriced, but it wasn't flawless so I don't mind.
Ambrosia Maple (Silver maple) about 10 x 7. Beautiful wood, I hope I have more stashed somewhere.
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[charlie knighton]

i can see why it sold, very nice

[Allan Ferguson]

Yes indeed!.

[James Tibbetts]

Beautiful work Maria. May I ask what finish you applied?

[Maria Alvarado]

Thanks, I used General finishes salad bowl finish. Probably 3-4 rounds, as a wipe on, soak in, wipe off. Didn't get a chance to buff it, our annual crafter-Fest at work was today and I put the last coat on the day before. It did a great job of enhancing while not competing with the wood's colors I thought.

[James Tibbetts]

" It did a great job of enhancing while not competing with the wood's colors I thought."

Thanks. That's what I was liking about it!

[Roger Chandler]

A woodchick definitely can chuck some wood! :D That is a pretty bowl, Maria........congrats on your sale! ;)

[Brian Kent]

That is so beautiful. Fantastic wood.

[Maria Alvarado]

Thanks guys,
Had a good day, sold all but two and they may still go. Gotta keep my eyes peeled for more gnarly wood.
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[Leo Van Der Loo]

Maria you do nice work :), the wood is outstanding and the shape makes it a beauty, well done :cool: 277035.

[Jim Seyfried]

Very nice bowls Maria! Congrats on all the sales!

[Lori Kleinberg]

Beautiful bowl Maria. Thank you for sharing.

[Maria Alvarado]

Thanks everyone! Hey Leo, nice to have you back on the Creek!:)

[Mike Cruz]

Very nice and congrats, Maria. If you don't mind me asking, what did you sell the bowl for. A lot of us that sell like to know what others around the country are getting for their bowls...as a comparison. Granted, markets are different, and venues determine price points, too...

[Michelle Rich]

congrats on the sales..yep, pretty wood sells so keep your eyes out for it..

[Maria Alvarado]

Very nice and congrats, Maria. If you don't mind me asking, what did you sell the bowl for. A lot of us that sell like to know what others around the country are getting for their bowls...as a comparison. Granted, markets are different, and venues determine price points, too...

Thanks Mike, all those considerations were in play, plus these were really in "seconds" condition to my eyes. The fair is at work, the attendees are mostly administrative staff or lower and students who "know where you live", so to speak. And they come back for more every year and occasionally make a special order. So with that, the highest price was $50. Had I had time for a flawless finish and no stray tool marks it might have been double, but it also likely wouldn't sell. "Those" pieces, when i have them, are for consignment. Hope that helps.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Maria - congrats on all your sales! That sure is one pretty bowl - so someone out there has a big smile on their face!! Nice work!

[Richard Coers]

Is that a crack in the side? Do you fill it? I get worried about them continuing to the center of the blank over the years, so those go to family. I'd be afraid to sell it. Congratulations on the sale, beautiful wood!

[James Combs]

Some great looking wood and good looking bowls. The wood is really gorgeous and I note that not only is it Ambrosia'd but also spalted, nice.

[Mike Cruz]

Thanks, Maria. Yeah, $50 is fairly low. But as you said, if it wasn't finished as it could have been, then maybe that wasn't all bad. Finished flawlessly, $100 sounds about right. Glad you sold just about everything. Nice feeling, huh?

[Jim Kountz]

Nice! Incredible grain. Nicely done

[Grant Wilkinson]

At $50, the buyer got a heck of a deal on a very fine piece.