Sycamore bowl

[Mark Sanger]

Hi all

This rippled sycamore bowl with cut outs and sphere is one of a series I made a while ago called 'Fudochi' . Can't remember if I posted it before' it is around 200mm dia, thin at the rim and then thickens to allow for the carving I have started making some of these again so once finished will post. 

Thanks for looking, comments as every welcome.

[bodrighywood]

Think I have seen this before somewhere, like it then and like it now. Every time I see one from this series I see something different.

Pete

[Les Symonds]

It is rather lovely, isn't it! Does the sphere fit through the hole? If it doesn't, I can't imagine how you got it into the bowl

Les

[Graham]

I like it.

[julcle]

Hi Mark,  I like this one because you showed us how it was done during a Demo Day with George a year or so ago at Burnham. Do hope you don't mind me posting the demo picture. Julian

[Mark Sanger]

Hi Julian

Good to hear from you, no problem, the process is a simple one, although I have a nice new Micro motor now instead of the noisy Dremel I had then. 

[Mark Sanger]

here is one of the first. approx 300 mm dia, ash, coloured with black acrylic spray.

[georg]

     They are both very nice Mark. For some reason though the second one appeals .... Perhaps its the
     light reflecting on the black to create different hues.
     Tony di

[Steve Jones]

Great work Mark,
I agree with Georg I prefer the second one.

[bodrighywood]

I also prefer the 2nd. Partly the colouring works better for me and also, though it may sound odd, because the thickness and the rounded edges give it a much more tactile, softer look in my eyes. Beauty in the eye of the beholder probably?

[Mark Sanger]

Thank you all.

I too prefer the 2nd one not only due to the thickness but for these pieces this form for me works better.

off to make some shavings. 

[Walnut Les]

 I also like the second one more than the first. The shape of second one is a little more pleasing to the eye for me. The colour also helps to take it to a higher level. Lovely work Mark. Les

[edbanger]

WOW!!!! I love them both

Ed

[Mark Sanger]

Thank you Ed

Much appreciated.

[The Bowler Hatted Turner]

As always exceedingly nice work. Regarding the cut out part, do you have a reason for cutting out a certain part of the bowl? is it just for aesethtics?or are you removing a blemish?