Curly Ash Bowl

[Bean_counter]

this is a curly ash bowl that measures about 8” wide and 2-1/4 deep. The figure on this is amazing but I did have one screw up. There was a small
check in the end that I sealed with CA and it ended up staining it. I used a wash coat of shellac over the top but maybe it wasn’t enough. Finish is Danish oil and the buffed. Anyway I love the way it turned out. Blank came from Larry @FranklinWorkshops. I am open to constructive criticism as well.

 

[Eric Rorabaugh]

Just cc here...
I don't think you should display it. Not the caliber of your work. Send it to me. Really, I do like it. The simple style shows off the wood. No fancy design to take away from the curl of the wood! Good job!

 

[Mike Hill]

No C.C. needed. A real looker of a bowl!

 

[Gdurfey]

Wow Michael, great job. Agree with Mike above, I really like the straightforward design on this allowing the wood to sit there and look stunning!!!

 

[Lou Currier]

I like the simplicity and the foot design. The cross pattern on the inside is real nice. For what it’s worth, I can’t see the crack. I’m sure if I did an @rocky1 and blew it up I could probably find it

 

[Nature Man]

Truly amazing bowl! Love the character in the wood! Chuck

 

[Bob Ireland]

I love curly ash and you did an excellent job showing off it's characteristics.

 

[David Hill]

Great looking bowl, really like the graining!

 

[Tony]

Great bowl Mikey!

 

[TimR]

Yep, gorgeous!!

 

[DKMD]

Nice shape, pretty wood, and a beautiful finish... kudos!

 

[barry richardson]

Handsome bowl!

 

[rocky1]

I like the simplicity and the foot design. The cross pattern on the inside is real nice. For what it’s worth, I can’t see the crack. I’m sure if I did an @rocky1 and blew it up I could probably find it

Nope... It's hid!

 

[ironman123]

Michael, that is some nice looking ash. You made a beautiful bowl from it and as David Hill said, I really like the graining.

 

[Eric Rorabaugh]

I heard @Tony say, "Boy you sure have a purty ash!"

 

[Bean_counter]

Here is a pic of the crack

 

[rocky1]

See, I told you it was hid Lou!!

 

[William Tanner]

Nice wood, nice form and crisp detail. Nicely done.

 

[Nubsnstubs]

Here is a pic of the crack

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For me, that crack is a feature. It doesn't distract at all. Well done on a nice piece of wood.

Living in the desert with humidity at 5% most of the time, it real hard to find any wood that doesn't have cracks. Sealing the ends doesn't help for me, so I do what I can to use the wood as is. ...... Jerry (in Tucson)

 

[FranklinWorkshops]

Great bowl, Michael. Wish I had some more of that tree. You did a great job with it.