Spalted Gum Footed Bowl

This is the one that started my bowl madness. It's spalted gum that was once a support member from a broken pallet that was being tossed in the dumpster. The photo does not show this but inside center of bowl has an ebony rosette that was inserted because I punched through the bottom with a scraper. Chared edge was applied to match the ebony rosette. And I even carved 3 feet. I just realize, I have never tried carving feet again! hmmmm

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Leo Frilot

Registered: February 2007
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
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Date: Tue June 12, 2007
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Rev. Doug Miller

Rev. Doug Miller

nice looking piece. The burned rim really sets it off. I'm betting that the ebony rosette really looks good too. You might want to give the feed a try again. 8)

#1 Wed June 13, 2007 8:22pm

kidcolombia

Really nice shape Leo. Don't know that I've ever seen a charred rim. You might have started a trend. Nice work!

Jim

#2 Thu June 14, 2007 1:11am

Leo Frilot

Very easy to do. Just get a cotton cloth and wad it up. Spin the wood fast, apply pressure with the wad, and hold on. The edge will start smoking pretty soon. Lightly sand and apply a little finish. Badabing!

#3 Thu June 14, 2007 1:25am

Mike Baber

Nice bowl leo, the burned rim gives it a nice look..

Oh... you can read up on Khaya Mahogany here... http://www.hobbithouseinc.com/personal/woodpics/mahogany,%20african.htm

Wizzy

#4 Mon June 18, 2007 3:19pm