Spalted Yellow Birch Bowl

[George Van]

This is a photo of a spalted yellow birch bowl I just delivered. It was 13”x4”. It was 13”x4”, rim undercut to a 1/4" wall thickness. The finish was Russ' O/V. It is hard to see in the photo but this was one of the nicer spalted pieces of wood I have found. I think nature did all the enhancements necessary . Comments or suggestions for improvement appreciated.

[Mark Pruitt]

That's a beautiful piece! The form has a nice flow to it and I like the way you did the rim. Good photos too BTW!

[Ron Jones near Indy]

Very nice looking bowel. You guys over here are going to make me try some spiny stuff one of these days. :confused:

[Don McIvor]

Beautiful! A simple and elegant form, well executed, and you let the beauty of the wood speak for itself. My only suggestion is that you might consider a larger foot, about 30 - 50 percent of the diameter of the bowl, which increases the utility of a piece like this. Someone will be proud to own this bowl.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

The simple form allows the wood to do the talking and boy! There is so much going on in that wood it makes noises like an angry crowd! Great turning....stunning wood! Very nicely done George!

[Keith Burns]

Great wood, great form, great finish, great bowl !!! Really nice !

[Mark Cothren]

Looks great to me, George!

[Jerry Pittman]

Great looking bowl; the grain is striking. Great job.
Jerry

[Tom Sherman]

Top shelf work George, beautiful wood and great work.

[Mike Vickery]

Very nice looking piece.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Beautiful bowl and wood George. That is some awful nice looking wood. Finish is great.

[Robert McGowen]

Top notch piece of wood. The form really shows it off.

[Jim Becker]

Wow, nice stuff, George!!!

[Steve Schlumpf]

Beautiful bowl George! Great looking wood - perfect form and a really good looking finish! Very nice work!

[Christopher K. Hartley]

A real nice classic form for a beautiful piece of wood!:)

[George Van]

Ron, I agree with you, a larger foot on a utility helps the stability and supports the fork and spoon stuck in the salad. This bowl will never hold salad and will be displayed with others in the owners home to be appreciated.

[George Van]

Thanks all for taking time to comment!