Here are two cherry platters (or shallow bowls) that I completed last week. Both were roughed out and alcohol dried some time in 2005.
In keeping with my latest efforts to incorporate some texturing into my work, I decided that each one of these bowls would have a different motif. One would be burned, while the other would get texturing from my Sorby Texturing tool. The burning was accomplished using a 1/16" ball tip pen. Each bowl features a burned ring to border the textured area.
Textured Bowl Specs:
Outer dia.: 8 3/4"
Height: 1 1/2"
Wall thickness: 3/16"
Base dia.: 1 1/2"
Sanding Method: Dry sanded to 600 Grit and then sanded with Mircomesh to 15000.
Finish: 3 coats of Watco's Danish Oil
Final: Buffed with White diamond followed by Renn Wax
Burned Bowl Specs:
Outer dia.: 8 1/2"
Height: 2"
Wall thickness: 3/16"
Base dia.: 2"
Sanding Method: Dry sanded to 600 Grit and then sanded with Mircomesh to 15000.
Finish: 3 coats of Watco's Danish Oil
Final: Buffed with White diamond followed by Renn Wax
Personally, I favor the burned bowl. IMHO the burning/scorching frames the bowl nicely and gives a nice contract to the color of the cherry. The textured bowl is nice, but you have to pick it up to get a real "feel" for it. This bowl is one you have to hold to appreciate.
What are your thoughts about these bowls?
Thanks for viewing.