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I wanted to play with my D-Way beading tools tonight, so I turned this mesquite bowl and beaded the rim and foot. I really like how it turned out.
The more I use the D-Way beading tools, the more I love them! I'm really liking the little teardrop tool too, works great for cleaning up details.
The bowl is 9" x 3" with just a coat of DO so far.
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Thanks for looking!
Comments and critiques are welcome.
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Some nice work there Kathy!!! I agree with you on the DWay beading tool. The more you use it, the more you are going to like it.
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That's a gorgeous bowl Kathy! I really like the work you have been doing, this one is no exception. It looks like you have the beading tools pretty much figured out. I really like the undercut rim on the outside, and the bead for a foot. I really need to get around to ordering the D way tools. The teardrop looks like the best of the bunch.
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very nice, beading is a nice touch
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Very good use of the beads!!! Nice touch, Kathy.
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great wood! great details
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The nice clean details just add to a bowl that already had a very nice form. Good job!
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Very nice - clean - work! Sure is some pretty wood!
I like the bead at the foot and rim but am not a big fan of beads on the rim. When I first started turning bowls, I turned one with small Vs in the rim and thought it was a wonderful thing! My wife, Colleen, however let me know that the Vs (or beads) on the rim would be extremely hard to clean... so I haven't been a big fan of Vs or beads on that location ever since.
Looking forward to what you create next!!
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Beautiful. I like this design a lot. I also really like yr decision to put a little 'cream' in your coffee. Well played!
Kathy, i was just on the d-way site. Couple q's about yr beading tools:
1) Do you sharpen them like a scraper? Or is there some kind of rolling?
2) What does the teardrop look like? Do you have any close ups of that?
Last edited by Prashun Patel; 05-18-2012 at 8:52 AM.
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Great shape on the bowl and I think you have done well........I think the rim is a bit on the busy side, but it looks great. Steve's better half Colleen may have a valid point on the cleaning issue. That sure is a purdy bowl Kathy!
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Nice job Kathy. Looks like to have the hang of the new tools.
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Very nice top to bottom!
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Kathy that is one pretty both. If for decorative use it is great but agree that the beads on the top of the rim are hard to clean for a utility bowl.
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Really nice lookig bowl! I love the beading on the rim and the one at the foot. Might have to look into getting those tools.
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Kathy
VERY Beautiful bowl I think you should keep the finish like it is,the soft look and the shape and wood go great together.
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