A nice piece of timber

[Richard Casey]

I don't often get around to posting much, but here is a nice bowl I entered in the local Show competition. This is a stunning piece of wood and the photo does not really do it justice.
It was a Pink Trumpet Tree, Tabebuia impetiginosa.
regards,
Richard.

[Thomas Heck]

Great work. Reminds me of walnut.

[Doug Ladendorf]

Very nice Richard! Interesting tone mix in the wood. Not only is the timber beautiful but you have a pretty sweet finish on it. Congrats on your award!

[David Walser]

The photo doesn't do the bowl justice. It is a stunning piece of wood, but you balanced the grain nicely. Your skill did justice to the wood and showed it off to it's best advantage. Well done.

[Tony French]

Wow that is amazing! What is that finish?!

[Richard Casey]

Wow that is amazing! What is that finish?!
Hi Tony,
6 coats of 90% gloss Wattyl Stylwood, a premium pre-catalysed lacquer, rubbed with 0000 steel wool between coats and then finished with Mothers California Gold carnubra wax buffed with a lambswool mop. The Wattyl product is Aussie, but there will be equivalent's around the world.
Hope that helps,
Rgds,
Richard.