Birch Burl Bowl

[Tom Bucanan]

This is a bowl turned from a birch burl that was actually growing in the crotch of a white birch tree. It is very thin; however, I left the rim a little thicker to keep the bowl from flexing when you pick it up. The bowl is 12.5"x3.25" and it is finished with antique oil and buffed.

Comments and critiques are welcome

-Tom

[Steve Schlumpf]

Very nice work Tom! When you start turning Art like this it is customary to name it! Beautiful wood, great coloring and it sure has lots of charactor! Looking forward to your next turning!

[robert hainstock]

Love it when the piece is art and not necessaryily utilitarian. A top drawer piece. :D:D
Bob

[curtis rosche]

awsome wood. great shape and finish

[Jim Becker]

Great work, Tom!

[Leo Van Der Loo]

Hé Tom, you sure know how to let me drool, :( :)
That's a heck of a nice piece Tom, love the shape and all the inclusions, will it stay together ??, I hope it will, but there sure are some weak spots to say the least :eek:

[Matt Hutchinson]

I love it! Great work, and I can't wait to see more. I especially like all the knotty inclusions and apertures.

Hutch