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A Windfall Goose
I found this stylized goose bowl in the curve of a wind-fallen cherry tree. Usually, we think of “finding” spoons in the crooks of tree branches, but I occasionally find bowls as well. Grain flowing through the form allows for lightness, … Continue reading
Posted in bird bowls, books, finding wood, layout, Uncategorized
Tagged birds, bowls, cherry, goose, layout, logs
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Basking in the Sunshine
The plus side of the cold temperatures lately has been beautiful clear sunny skies. I propped up this cherry bowl in the window to bask in the sunshine and help along the curing of the flax oil. I do this … Continue reading
Prepare to Pare
I was paring the interior of a cherry bowl recently. Whenever I perform this operation, I hold the gouge in an unorthodox carving grip, reminiscent of a scene from Psycho or Julius Caesar. This allows me to register my thumb against … Continue reading
I hope you love birds too.
I hope you love birds too. It is economical. It saves going to heaven. -Emily Dickinson It is very pleasant work carving bird bowls. I start with a branch and a few roughly sketched lines. After much bulk is removed … Continue reading
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Tagged birds, cherry, holding, quotes
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Burl
Once in a long while, I will encounter an interesting and usable burl on a fallen tree or branch. They say that burls result from stress usually in the form of some infestation or injury. The result is a wart … Continue reading
Mellowing
As we make our official transition into another calendar year, maybe it is an appropriate time to think about mellowing. It is reassuring to know that many things in life sweeten and become more beautiful with time. Wood can be … Continue reading