Beads Of Courage Bowl

[mark james]

I have not posted for this charity in some time... Mainly, because my "bowl turning" skills are even worse than my "pen turning" skills :tongue:.

However, I promised a bowl for the next AAW Chapter, so here it is... Have at it!!!

And most certainly, I welcome hints, critique, tar & feathering, etc...

FWIW: Instructions... This is for Children who are undergoing serious medical procedures... They DO not care for a "woodturners POP" on the top... They DO not care if the edges match... They DO not care if the grains are book-matched.. They REALLY want a storage Box for their Beads!

So, Enjoy!

 

[Jim Burr]

Well done Mark!! So few pen turners find this a worthy effort. A cancer patient will love your piece!!

 

[Cwalker935]

Great job for a great cause.

 

[thewishman]

I like it. It looks like a fun box. Is the bottom oak?

 

[mark james]

I like it. It looks like a fun box. Is the bottom oak?

... Hope not... But maybe!

I did not have a 6" - 8" (H) blank, so I used 2 CSUSA Ash blanks that I got on sale last year for only $4-5.00. Nothing expensive. BUT, yup, obviously very mismatched, mislabeled, etc. Turned...OK, dry dust everywhere, but no complaints.

Not a good match, but it won't be noticed (other than you and I...). I got 6 more = 3 bowl/box gifts. ... I could mess up your new digs .

 

[robutacion]

I like it. It looks like a fun box. Is the bottom oak?

... Hope not... But maybe!

I did not have a 6" - 8" (H) blank, so I used 2 CSUSA Ash blanks that I got on sale last year for only $4-5.00. Nothing expensive. BUT, yup, obviously very mismatched, mislabeled, etc. Turned...OK, dry dust everywhere, but no complaints.

Not a good match, but it won't be noticed (other than you and I...). I got 6 more = 3 bowl/box gifts. ... I could mess up your new digs .

Don't sell yourself that short mate, I've seen a lot worse from turners that call themselves "experts"...!

As you so well put it, the recipients of these bowls, wouldn't care less about the fine details of what you turned, not as bad as you may think, these were made for a purpose, and that is to keep the kids beads in one place, and these pieces you made suit those needs, very well...!

Your intentions are commendable...!:wink::biggrin:

Cheers
George

 

[mark james]

Thanks for the encouragement folks!

Many moons ago I worked as a Therapist with Special Needs kids... Another of my many reasons to be thankful for what I have, remember that what I need is much less, and to share the rest.

And... I CAN get better at bowls :tongue:!

 

[Dalecamino]

Mark, I think you're selling yourself short on the skills. This looks great to me! Nice work.

 

[Super Dave]

Great job for a great cause.

Dave

 

[turncrazy43]

Very nice job. The patient will love it and cherish it too. Thank you for sharing your talents with us and for the children in need.
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Everyday I'm vertical is a great day

 

[GaryMGg]

Well done. I'd never heard of this before.
The bowl you made is full of something one can't put a price on: Love.

 

[mark james]

Well done. I'd never heard of this before.
The bowl you made is full of something one can't put a price on: Love.

Thank you Gary!

As you know... Some causes are worthy, others are needed, many are overlooked! I ...appreciate your efforts.

Thank you.

 

[TimS124]

Looks good!

For others wanting info on how they can contribute their own bead bowls, try this link: www.beadsofcourage.org

 

[BayouPenturner]

Great work and a great cause.

 

[Janster]

......well done for a very worthy cause! I tip my hat to you SIR!!!!