Trumpet shaped Maple bowl...

[Bob Opsitos]

...with bark inclusion. Has really great colors and I'm happy the inclusion didn't comprimise the structural integrity.

6-1/4" x 4" tall, 2-3/4" at the bottom

thanks for looking
Bob

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[TYLER WOOD]

Nery nice, love the figure with the bark inclusions!

[Paul Engle]

Nice work Bob, really like the shape , how much pucker factor goes into turning something like that? I'd be holding my pucker the whole time on the lathe:eek: :D , half of one good catch and I'd be done....:o

[Rich Stewart]

Wonderful finish on that. I like the shape too. How do you buff a piece like that down inside? Nice, artsy looking.

Rich

[Bob Opsitos]

Thanks guys.

Finish is Watco Danish and buffed. Was sanded to about 400grit.

Paul, it's not so bad turning it, sanding and buffing is far more nerve racking. I find it's easier to have a mistake there than with the gouge or scraper.

Rich, I did the inside with one of the Beall ball buff, unfortunately with the size I have didn't make it all the way down to the bottom.

Thanks
bob

[Bernie Weishapl]

Bob that is a beauty. I like the form and finish. Nice job.

[Keith Burns]

Bob, great form and finish. One of my favorite forms !:) :)

[John Hart]

Looks like a lily of some kind. Quite eye catching Bob. I like it a lot.

[Bob Opsitos]

Looks like a lily of some kind.

Hmmm...some less figured maple, some cutting and carving, and some purple dye....hmmmm

That sounds like an idea.

bob

[Tom Sherman]

Nice work and wood Bob.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Interesting form Bob! Has sort of a flower effect. Your finish highlights the grain and inclusions - nice job!

[Mark Cothren]

Nice work, Bob, on a very neat piece of wood!

[Christopher K. Hartley]

Bob, this is a keeper. I would say it quallifies as Art Form.:) Good Job!

[Ernie Nyvall]

Nice one Bob. I like the form and the bark inclusion... glad you could keep it together.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Gorgeous work Bob! I'm with John...reminds me of a lily!

[Ed Scolforo]

Beautiful, Bob. Very unique.

[Pat Doble]

Wow, great piece! I love the shape and the inclusion and figure really add to it. Nice work.

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

Well, Bob. THAT is OUTSTANDING!!!

Bruce