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Ambrosia bowl
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2016 7:09 pm
by wa2crk
Some time back I showed how I salvaged some pen blanks from an Ambrosia maple blank. Now it is time to see the bowl.
Viewed from the side
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View of the interior
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Bottom with off center insert
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Ambrosia maple has some amazing patterns
Bill V
Re: Ambrosia bowl
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2016 7:49 pm
by rjent
Absolute work of art!
Nicely done Bill!
Re: Ambrosia bowl
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2016 9:32 pm
by wa2crk
rjent
Thanks Dick but the actual artist in this case were the ambrosia beetles that infected the tree and left behind the "stuff" that caused the streaking.
Bill V
Re: Ambrosia bowl
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2016 10:01 pm
by BuckeyeDennis
Gorgeous! What's the finish?
Re: Ambrosia bowl
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2016 10:14 pm
by masonsailor2
That is beautiful. Nice work !
Paul
Re: Ambrosia bowl
Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2016 9:26 am
by wa2crk
Buckeye
The finish is rub on polyurethane high gloss. Sanded with 600 grit between first 4 coats and the 2 coats with no sanding between the 2 final coats.
Bill V
Re: Ambrosia bowl
Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2016 9:47 am
by greasemonkey2275
Bill,
Your bowl is a work of art! I love the patterns and changes in color which is the same reason why I chose spalted maple for my shadowbox when I retired from the Air Force. Awesome craftsmanship!
Re: Ambrosia bowl
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2016 3:21 pm
by moggymatt
Pretty bowl Bill! How big around is it? I'll have to try your finishing method next. Working with superglue on my last project didn't catch my fancy.
Re: Ambrosia bowl
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2016 5:58 pm
by wa2crk
Moggy
Bowl is about 5 1/2 inches in dia.
Bill V
Re: Ambrosia bowl
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2016 7:52 pm
by benush26
Very nice! Was the design planned (proportions, curve shapes, template) or creative eye? I especially like the bottom detail. Something in me has always enjoyed the personal signature touch.
Certainly qualifies for keepsake status!
Be well,
Ben