Number 3 of 4, Box Elder burl bowl

[Brian Brown]

Here is number 3. It is made from box elder burl that I got at the landfill a few years ago, so it was totally dry. I have never turned such a crumbly piece of wood. I used more CA glue on this one than I have ever used before. The burl was so amazing on this one that I left it square. It is 7.25" square by 2.75" high. Dyed green, and gold leaf in the center. Finished with lacquer. Critique requested.

[Brice Rogers]

Very nice. Did you dye it before using the CA ?

[Pat Scott]

I like it! A real eye catcher for sure.

[Brian Brown]

The dye was put on after the cutting was complete. It would have been nice if I could have stabilized and deep dyed the wood before starting, but I don't have the equipment. The CA was just to reduce the crumbling while I got the basic shape, then it was lots of shear scraping, and huge amounts of work with the 40, 60, and 80 grit gouges. I hate sanding, and wish there was a better way, but for this one....