Cocobolo Bowl

This was a piece of a whole Cocobolo branch that I've had for a while. The center was rotted out and I had to do something with it, so this is how it turned out. I wanted a rustic, almost ritualistic look to it. The rim has a little pyrography going on. Anyway, it's 9" long X 3" tall. Finished with one coat of thinned down shellac and then Beall buffed. Thanks for looking and all comments welcome, Don L.

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Don Leydens

Don Leydens

Registered: August 2009
Location: Oxford, NC
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Date: Sun June 20, 2010
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Keywords: cocobolo bowl

Comments

Michelle Rich

I think you achieved your desire for a rustic/rit look..the detail around the bowl is super..the lines on the top, and the clean clear bowl..just a super piece.

#1 Mon June 21, 2010 12:04am

Don Leydens

Don Leydens

Thank you Michelle! I must admit, I kinda like this one too.
Appreciate your comments, Don L.

#2 Mon June 21, 2010 12:08am

Frank Van Atta

Beautiful and imaginative piece. Great use of an unusual piece of wood.

#3 Mon June 21, 2010 1:51am

Cathy Schaewe

Stunning.

#4 Mon June 21, 2010 7:15pm

Don Leydens

Don Leydens

Thanks so much Cathy and Frank!
Don L.

#5 Mon June 21, 2010 7:24pm

TomTunget

Tom Tunget

Don, what a stunning piece. It gives me inspiration for a log of Ironwood that I've been starinmg at!
Mind if I plagerize just a bit?

#6 Thu June 24, 2010 4:34pm

Don Leydens

Don Leydens

Not at all Tom. Have fun and thanks!!

Don L.

#7 Thu June 24, 2010 5:44pm

Robert Greene

Bob

Again, Don, incredible work, and beautiful wood.
Bob

#8 Fri June 25, 2010 3:57pm