Off center, dyed and limed bowl

[keith zimmerman]

I have started down a couple of new paths recently, that being off-center bowls and dyed and limed bowls. This bowl is Catalpa that has been turned off-center, then dyed with black leather dye, then limed to enhance the grain. The bowl is about 6" in diameter.

This is the third bowl on my off-center path and the first to be both dyed and limed. I am quite pleased with the result and have already amassed a lot of new ideas on this journey.

Thanks for taking a look at it and comments are definitely welcome.

keithz

[Brian Brown]

I really like it, and the liming helps accentuate the grain.

[Allen Neighbors]

Keith, this bowl is absolutely gorgeous! It looks like Marble. The liming really brought out the grain, but your turning placement of the grain was impeccable. I still want to see the chuck you made for off-center turning. :)

[Christopher K. Hartley]

Keith, fantastic job! I like every aspect of it. Keep going down those paths.:)

[Jim Becker]

That's very kewel, Keith!! The combination of the "off center" and the liming is wonderful on this piece.

[Brett Baldwin]

Great combo effect. Your cuts were very well placed.

[Curt Fuller]

Keith, I like everything about this bowl. I really like the off center look and you picked a great wood in the catalpa for the liming. Very nice!

[Steve Schlumpf]

Keith - interesting design concept! Really like the contrast between the wood and the grain! Being off-center really makes yours eyes work a little overtime figuring out the grain, the lip, the finish and size. Unique piece! Looking forward to seeing more!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Keith that is beautiful. Looks like marble. Well done.

[Glenn Hodges]

It is different and that is my cup of tea, I like it.

[curtis rosche]

that looks like a swirl or "VORTEX!" with the way the grain is, thats awsome!

[Burt Alcantara]

I like this. The color is interesting and the off-center turning gives it a good dimension.

Well done!
Burt

[Clara Koss]

i agree with curtis...VORTEX!!!! it is sooo great looking and i love the liming as well.... never saw that look before unless i had something old outside forever...what made you think of doing that???? make more!!!! tall ones short ones skinny ones fat ones....love the detailing...when i think i've seen it all one of you comes up with something like this....;)