Two-bowls-into-one

[willstewart]

Another oddity - not entirely successful but of interest I hope!

[Twisted Trees]

That is a nice bit of 'out of the BOWL' thinking 

[John Plater]

Hello Will,
An interesting idea. How about filling the star with left over pewter ?! I have experimented specifically with two and four part split turnings to make hollow shapes and sculptural pieces so I appreciate the effort you have made !
ATB John

[willstewart]

John Plater - a good idea I think!

[Bryan Milham]

I am very impressed with the way you are taking your turning. Not straightforward turnings but you appear to be looking for new ways to experiment with, and developing new techniques.

[The Bowler Hatted Turner]

Willstewart there is a way to achieve the effect you are after, using the lost wood process. Glue together segments of your chosen decorative timber but inbetween them, using a paper joint, glue less attractive or "disposable" timber. Turn it as a bowl as normal and then when finisged break the paper joints removing the timber you don't want and then glue the nice bits together again.

[willstewart]

BHT - a good idea I think.  Meanwhile I have found a very simple way of 'strapping' the exterior - using a hoop from an embroidery kit.  These are double wooden (?cane) hoops for holding a fabric tight like a drum but are rigid and would be good for this (& quite cheap). As sold only the outer hoop adjusts, and just to clamp the cloth, but this might be changed.

& I am explring an 'orthogonal' method of getting scalloped edges - I will report if it works!