Small Faulted Bowl # 458

Jul 19, 2014

Piece #458 – Chestnut Oak with Calcite, Obsidian Inlay – 8″ by 2″ – SOLD

This is the first piece in a series called “Fault Lines”. The wood came to me as a result of a really bad thunderstorm in Knoxville, TN, Spring 2011. This huge Chestnut Oak was blown down across the road about 1 mile from my house. The County road service cut it into manageable pieces and moved it out of the way. I came the next day in my pick-up truck to obtain a piece. It took Carolyn and me both to manhandle it up a ramp into the truck.

All four bowls in this series came out of the same cross section of the trunk. The piece was so big that it checked in several places. The figure was so nice I did not have the heart to throw it away. After studying it awhile I received the revelation to incorporate the checks into the design of the four bowls. I am really pleased at how they turned out. I got a resounding “WOW!” from my muse when she saw them. That’s the ultimate show of approval for me.

To highlight the figure I applied a solution of Iron Water. When it dried I sanded the resulting black finish off to reveal the grain.

Rustic Holey Bowl # 457

Jul 19, 2014

Piece #457 – Ash with Bark Inclusion – 9″ by 3″ – SOLD

Square Pagoda Bowl # 456

Jul 19, 2014

Piece #456 – Elm with Calcite Inlay – 11.5″ by 4″ – SOLD

The Chinese characters for Happiness, Longevity, Luck and Prosperity adorn this elm, square bowl. It presents a suggestion of a pagoda roof. The characters were carved 1/8th inch deep with a dental drill then inlaid with calcite crystals. The calcite was polished to a high gem like sheen.

Cedar Burl Bowl # 453

Jul 19, 2014

Piece #453 – Cedar – 9.5″ by 5″ – SOLD

Red Rim Bowl # 452

Jul 19, 2014

Piece #452 – Elm with Calcite, Howlite Inlay – 8″ by 3″ – SOLD

Dark Natural Bark Edge Bowl # 451

May 28, 2014

Piece #451 – Ash – 9″ by 6″ – SOLD

Tarnished Silver Rice Bowl # 450

May 24, 2014

Piece #450 – Ambrosia Maple & Silver Leaf – 5.5″ by 2″ – SOLD

I treated the inside with a solution of tannic acid and water. I let that cure overnight. Next iron water was brushed on over the tannin. Because of the capillary action of the wood fibers the tannin had been absorbed deep into the wood where it intensified the natural tannin found in maple.  The iron water reacted with the tannin changing the wood fiber black. Instant ebony look. Inside bowl then finished with three coats of Salad Bowl Finish.

I put two coats of a nice hard varnish on the outside of the bowl, letting each one cure really well. The next step was adding the Silver leaf and letting the leaf set over night. The chemical patina was applied and once it had the affect I was looking for I rinsed it off and patted it dry. I put the piece aside for three days. I applied 2 coats of Behlen’s Rock Hard Tabletop Varnish, sanding between coats.  Last step was a trip back to the Lathe and the Beall Buffing System.

Roger Dale Scott
WoodPops

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Walnut Rice Bowl # 449

May 24, 2014

Piece #449 – Walnut – 5″ by 3″ – SOLD

Burly Fancy Rice Bowl # 448

May 24, 2014

Piece #448 – Buckeye Burl – 5″ by 3″ – SOLD

The character in this little rice bowl in nothing short of spectacular.

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Fancy Rice Bowl # 446

May 24, 2014

Piece #446 – Ambrosia Maple and Calcite Inlay – 5.5″ by 2.5″ – SOLD

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Golden Camo Bowl # 445

May 24, 2014

Piece #445 – Oak & Dutch Metal Leaf – 8.5″ by 2.5″ – SOLD

This oak bowl was born plain and characterless. It cried out for some pizzazz. I treated the inside with a solution of tannic acid and water. I let that cure overnight. Next iron water was brushed on over the tannin. Because of the capillary action of the wood fibers the tannin had been absorbed deep into the wood where it intensified the natural tannin found in oak.  The iron water reacted with the tannin changing the wood fiber black. Instant ebony look.

I put two coats of a nice hard varnish on the outside of the bowl, letting each one cure really well. The next step was adding the Dutch Metal leaf and letting the leaf set over night. The chemical patina was applied and once it had the affect I was looking for I rinsed it off and patted it dry. I put the piece aside for three days. I applied 2 coats of Behlen’s Rock Hard Tabletop Varnish, sanding between coats.  Last step was a trip back to the Lathe and the Beall Buffing System. 

Roger Dale Scott
WoodPops

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Curly Rice Bowl # 443

May 22, 2014

Piece #443 – Curly Ambrosia Maple – 5.5″ by 2.5″ – SOLD

The 3D curls running through this piece are quite striking.

Roger Dale Scott

Woodpops

Elm Copper Bowl # 441

May 22, 2014

Piece #441 – Elm with Copper leaf – 8″ by 3″

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My neighbor from down the street gave me this elm last year (2013). This bowl has a very light orange tint on the inside. Then the wood was sealed with a 1 lb. cut of dewaxed shellac. The final finish on the inside is Salad Bowl Finish (food safe). The outside was sealed with varnish to give it a nice hard base for the copper leaf. Go to https://woodpops.com/about-2/gilding-with-patina-finish/ to see my process for adding leaf. Also at https://woodpops.com/gallery/greek-urn/. If you look closely you can see a knot hole that was filled in with calcite crystals. The chemical patina on the copper leaf is orange and compliments the dye tint on the inside. This is a great little bowl.

Roger Dale Scott

Woodpops

Rose Calcite Burl # 440

May 22, 2014

Piece #440 – Ash Burl with Calcite crystal inlay – 8″ by 4″ – SOLD

This spring I drove up to Baghdad Lumber to pick up the poplar for my new show display shelves. Cal found this ash burl in the back cut-off room. It’s more of a wana-be burl than a full grown burl. However, it has some really interesting character. The rose colored calcite enhances some of the colors running through the burl. It’s a nice piece.

Roger Dale Scott

Woodpops

Elephant Ear Dish #439

May 22, 2014

Piece #439 – Guanacaste, Elephant Ear Tree – 8″ by 1.5″ – May, SOLD

This piece of wood came from Florida. A storm took it down in 2009. I got a lot of it! At the time I thought it was a nasty species. It is almost caustic. I have to take special precautions when I turn it. Now that is has dried out really well it has spectacular character. I only have a couple pieces left. I have made some nice pieces out of it through the years. I will be sorry when I use my last piece.

The dark area is the heart wood

Flash in the Pan #100

May 22, 2014

Piece #100 – River Birch – 8″ by 2.5″ – SOLD

I turned this piece sometime in 2011. Because it had no grain or character I painted it with black lacquer. It sat on my office shelf until May, 2014 when I decided to spiff it up. I applied copper leaf and a chemical patina to the rim and inside. It is too shallow and the bottom is too broad to call it a bowl. The copper is shiny hence the name “Flash in the Pan”.

Before the copper leaf

Ebony like Natural Edge Bowl # 435

Apr 22, 2014

Piece #435 – Ash – 10″ by 6″ – SOLD

I like natural edge bowls with lots of figure (character). However, this Ash bowl had lots of character but not the kind that looks good. OK. What to do.

At the time I’m making new portable shelves for the art shows planned for this year. They are made from cheap rough cut poplar that I plan to ebonize with the iron water and tannis technique. Why not try it on this bowl?

Turned out pretty darned good. I’m a genius, and modest too.