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#17 Chinaberry - the 'tween bowl
I had plans for another Claro/Curly Maple lidded bowl, but the piece of Claro I cut into just wasn't up to what I wanted. It has some checks/cracks that will go through the bowl. I will end up finishing it out, but I wanted something really nice for the lidded piece. My order from Mike Smith came in today!! Some drop dead gorgeous Claro, so that project is back on track!:D
But, "between" turnings (thus the 'tween bowl), I needed to feed the addiction. This bowl isn't anything special, but like I said - my demons were crying out for another "fix.":D
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9.5" x 3". I really like the color of the Chinaberry, and it was easy to turn, but a little "furry" and kind of difficult to get a good sanded finish. The softer areas of the grain want to sand out. I am not sure I would use it again, but, Ms. Keeton likes it, so maybe.;)
I am still working on form, and trying to develop a feel for what is right. Let me know what you like or don't like about this one. Thanks!!