The wood for this bowl was taken from the trunk of a large American Black Cherry tree. The three feet were hand-carved from the base of the bowl; they are an integral feature and not glued on after the fact. The sides and the bottom of the bowl were blended together into a smooth curve once the feet were shaped. The blending was done with a succession of rasps, from coarse to very fine, and then the entire bowl was sanded smooth. Pyrography (wood burning) was used to texture and darken the rim. The grain of the bowl was popped with Tung Oil (a hardening oil), a barrier coat of shellac was applied, and then multiple coats of lacquer were used to completely seal the bowl. This bowl is suitable for use as a salad bowl or as a centerpiece in your dining room.

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