New Bowl, AWESOME wood --pics--

[Curtis O. Seebeck]

I made this bowl this weekend. It is made with MescalBean root burl (also known as Texas Mt. Laurel) which is EXTREMELY rare in a size large enough to make anything other than pens. To get anything of any size, you have to dig up the root and then it is usually very poor condition with the heart rotted out. This was the largest piece I have ever seen.

The finished bowl measuers 5.5" across by 1.75" tall and is 1/4" or so wall thickness. It was sanded to 12,000 micromesh and has one application of BLO simply to enrich the depth of color. It has a natural sheen just from the sanding. It is a VERY hard, dense wood that polishes like plastic.

Please give me honest feedback on the form. This was the best I could do with this particular piece of wood but I still would like to know what you think of the form.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/MesquiteMan/Mescal3.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/MesquiteMan/Mescal5.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/MesquiteMan/Mescal6.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/MesquiteMan/mescal4.jpg

I know my pictures suck but they are the best I can do right now.

[doug webb]

Thank you Curtis. What a wonderful peice of wood. I am constantly amazed at the beauty hidden within. As far as a critique, wouldn't dare. Thanks again for sharing. doug

[Karl Laustrup]

Curtis, what's not to like on that fantastic bowl. I really like the form.

And the wood!!! My Oh My Oh My!!!!!

Only thing I can see is it won't hold popcorn. ;) :D

Karl

[Bob Noles]

Curtis,

I think your bowl form is really great and the figure in that wood is spectacular. I can tell it took a lot of patience to turn that piece.

I appreciate you giving the name of that wood as I would love to find some to do a few pens with now that I have seen it.

Thanks for sharing it.

[John Hart]

Awesome piece of wood there Curtis! As far as form...I think you nailed it pretty well. You curves are nice and you make two very nice directional transistions that are pleasing...And you finished it off with a nice conservative foot. Nice lookin' piece!

[Keith Burns]

What John said !:) :)

[tod evans]

curtis, that`s nice all the way around! .02 tod

[John Miliunas]

Wonderful, Curtis! Great shape and that wood is to die for. :) One point of contention, though: If it holds soup, it's a bowl. That, my friend, is art!!!:D :cool:

[Andy Hoyt]

Fabulous, Curtis! You did a fine job.

And if you hold it "just so" it should work quite nicely for a scoop of Oregon Blackberry.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Great looking bowl Curtis! I like the wood and the form!

[Jim Davenport]

Wow! that is beautiful. I don't know art or form and stuff, but I really like that. The grain and finish is elegant.

[Mike Leone]

this has got to be the prettiest wood I've ever seen, fantastic

[Dave Wimmer]

Gorgous wood and I think the form is perfect for the piece. Shows off the wood very well

[Rich Stewart]

Wow!! That is beautiful. I would be scared of it flying apart. You did a great job on it.

[Mark Cothren]

Okay, here's my critique.... "ATTA BOY CURTIS!!!!!"

Seriously, what an awesome piece of wood you have there! The form works great for me. I think you turned a wonderful piece with some great wood!

Thanks for the pictures!

[Mike Burkeen]

That is cool. I like the inclusions on the side .. makes it ART. That wood is just down right georgeous !!!

[Jim Becker]

Very kewel, Curtis. I think you did a wonderful job exposing the beauty of this rare find! Great job!

[Bill Stevener]

Hi Curtis, that's the type of form I like to see in a bowl, that has the wood to put it in the one and only class.

Very nice turning, your effort really shows.
Thanks for showing,

Bill.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>:)

[Glenn Hodges]

I am happy I had a chance to look at such a beautiful bowl and piece of wood.

[Ron Ainge]

that bowl is so nice that I wish that I could say I turned it. the only thing that I would have done differently would be to fill the cracks with some brass or copper to stabilize any additional movement of the wood. That is some bueatiful wood.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Curtis that is a beautiful bowl. The wood is awesome. Great work.

[Mike Ramsey]

Great job Curtis! That wood has my eyes watering! Beautiful wood!!

[Charles Harper]

I think you did a very nice job on the return from the "bowl" section to the rim, very sensual curve. As far as the finish goes, and this may be due to the photos, but it seems like it might be well served by more of a finish, something to sort of deepen the look.

[Corey Hallagan]

Wow, that is sweet Curtis. Nice job, did you save some for a pen or two?

Corey

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

Fantastic wood........................Great execution....................... BUT..............IT WON"T HOLD SOUP!!!!!!!!!!!

Have to call it ART!!!!!!

Bruce;)

[George Morris]

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