Sweetgum Bowl

[PreacherJon]

I'm always amazed just how many 'curls' are left over after making even a small bowl like this one.

Sweetgum
5.5" x 2.25"
Friction Polish

 

[Humongous]

I know right! I've done some small bowls and I'm up to my ankles in chips.

 

[mark james]

Oh My, but that looks like fun! The chips just are evidence of your fun. Beautiful bowl! Love the grain.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[Dalecamino]

I love sweet gum. Once made a coffee table (with some help from FIL) out of it. I have NEVER gotten friction polish to shine like that.
Beautiful bowl.

 

[PreacherJon]

I'm using equal parts of BLO/Shellac/Denatured alcohol.
I thought it was going to be a quick finish. But I've really got to
put some time in on it with several coats.... wait, more coats...etc.

 

[greenacres2]

Great bowl Jon. So, is that the shine juice recipe as well?
Earl

 

[gimpy]

Very nicely done. Thanks for sharing

 

[PreacherJon]

Great bowl Jon. So, is that the shine juice recipe as well?
Earl

Yes, this is the shine juice.... /friction finish. I don't know what to call it... I've seen it called O.B. Juice, Shine Juice, and Friction Finish.