Black Walnut bowl

[Leo Van Der Loo]

Returned and finished one of my smaller rough turned bowls, an 28cm/11" Black Walnut, turned the wall to about 8mm/5/16” thick, while keeping the rim at 18mm, almost 3/4” wide, with an outside edge and undercut inside.

It has now two coats of Polymerized Tung oil on it and I will let it harden a few weeks before polishing it.

The pictures are not bringing out the bowls nice wood grain look, as the dark color seems to absorb light like a sponge, sorry about not getting better pictures than this.

All comments welcome as always :)

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[charlie knighton]

very nice Leo, really like the shape and uplift of the bottom

[Thom Sturgill]

I always love Black Walnut. Not turning and sanding, but love the finished product. As always, a beautiful bowl Leo.

[daryl moses]

Very, very nice. I'm partial to walnut myself.

[David Delo]

Always like to see what you post Leo. Just a beautifully done piece.

[Steve Huffman]

Yes sir Leo, nice work indeed. Would sure like to see it again after you finish with the polish too.

[Bob Bergstrom]

Cameras can never capture all the beauty of Mother Nature's creations , but you sure cane make those woods into beautiful bowls. Great craftmanship Leo

[Rich Aldrich]

Beautiful bowl. Great looking wood. I like the way you made the rim.

[Doug Ladendorf]

very nice Leo, really like the shape and uplift of the bottom

This is what I noticed too. Wonderful gentle curve up and around. Nice detail on the lip as well. Hard to beat walnut.

Doug

[Thomas Canfield]

I really like the rim appearance. I bet anyone lifting the bowl is surprised at the light weight after looking at the rim. The little external bead and undercut work well together. Very nice job all around.

[Jim Seyfried]

Very nice ogee shape on this bowl Leo and I love the rim detail. As always, excellent craftsmanship. It will be interesting to see how the tung oil makes the grain pop. Make sure you treat us to a picture of that too!

[Leo Van Der Loo]

Thanks All for you kind replies, it is appreciated, and I will bow to your wishes and repost some pictures after the bowl has had a polishing treatment :D