Dyed aspen bowl

[Lee DeRaud]

I received an aspen blank recently from Joe Melton...apparently he thought I deserved a second chance after blowing one of his blanks up during the exchange last summer. :p

The thing is, it was pink. :eek: As I understand it, dye was injected into the ground around the roots of the tree while it was still alive and ended up in the sapwood:
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The walls are fairly thick: after the tenon broke (twice), I decided not to get greedy, but it's smooth inside, at least by my standards. Finish is buffed/waxed Seal-A-Cell.

Thanks, Joe! At least I kept this one in one piece!

[George Van]

That's a very attractive form and finish Lee!

[Mark Cothren]

Love that shape, Lee - looks like you did a great job with that wood.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Very nice Lee! Color is striking! Great looking shape and finish - glad you were able to complete it!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Mighty fine looking bowl Lee. Great color. Nice job.

[Ed Scolforo]

Nice form on that, Lee. Good work!

[Curt Fuller]

Nice looking bowl Lee. That dyed aspen makes for some interesting looking wood.

[Neal Addy]

That is gorgeous, Lee! Beautiful form.

[Dennis Peacock]

Beautiful bowl and form there Lee!!!! I like it. :cool:

[Jonathon Spafford]

WOW! That is some cool wood! It is really a beautiful color and an excellent form!

[Glenn Hodges]

Lee that form is so lovely, and I think it is so outstanding because of the simplicity. The contrasting color makes it attractive to me, also. Thanks for the post.

[Patrick Taylor]

I love the colors on this too. :)