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Michael Anderson

Pseudopalmus Cherry Bowl

The name is a bit of nonsense, but fun. "Fake palm" because to me the texture has the appearance of an endgrain Black Palm bowl. However, the wood is Black Cherry. I created the texture on the exterior with a sharp woodburning tip applied mostly in an upward stabbing motion. I also added a lot of fine lines to make it more interesting. I scrubbed the surface with a nylon brush. The process was tedious and time-consuming, but I really like the end result. The bowl has a calabash shape, and I added a foot because I think the texture benefits from a lift. Finished with hemp oil. 6.5"d x 3.25"h
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Mark Hepburn
Beautiful form and the contrast between the interior finish and exterior is striking. I really like the shape and agree that it benefits from the subtle foot. And the rim bevel and treatment are really appealing. Another masterful piece, Michael!
 
Michael Anderson
Here are some views of the interior and the bottom:

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I will also add that this is my first time using an engraver to sign my name. A total game changer! I got the idea from Kelly Dunn, and ended up buy a cheap (~$9) electric engraver from Harbor Freight. Nothing else compares to how fine you can sign. I still need a bit of practice, but I think the engraver is here to stay.
 
Michael Anderson
Thank you very much Mark and Odie! Black Cherry is such a beautiful wood--it just made sense to capture the color in the interior.

odie said:
Question: Did you color the lettering after the engraving?
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I did not. I suspect that the engraver compresses and sheers the wood fibers simultaneously, so when oil is applied it naturally darkens the engraving. Similar to the darkening effect achieved with kolrosing.
 
Paul May
Michael Anderson said:
Here are some views of the interior and the bottom:

ap2BQtG.jpeg

NOJlvvP.jpeg


I will also add that this is my first time using an engraver to sign my name. A total game changer! I got the idea from Kelly Dunn, and ended up buy a cheap (~$9) electric engraver from Harbor Freight. Nothing else compares to how fine you can sign. I still need a bit of practice, but I think the engraver is here to stay.
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These two photos display how beautifully this was done. Superb job Michael.
 
Monty Ivy
Brilliant! Craftsmanship comes shining through.
 
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Michael Anderson said:
Here are some views of the interior and the bottom:

ap2BQtG.jpeg

NOJlvvP.jpeg


I will also add that this is my first time using an engraver to sign my name. A total game changer! I got the idea from Kelly Dunn, and ended up buy a cheap (~$9) electric engraver from Harbor Freight. Nothing else compares to how fine you can sign. I still need a bit of practice, but I think the engraver is here to stay.
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Ok I told myself I wasn't going to download any more of your work for inspiration.... but this piece was so well executed that I had to yield. Nicely done. Love the texture. Now I have to look into woodburning. How does the Razertip system compare to the one you use?
Cheers.
Barry W. Larson
Calgary, Alberta, Canada eh!
 
Michael Anderson
Thank you Tom and Barry! Tom, it’s been a while since I turned a bowl with a foot, so kind of just stared at it for a while (too long) until an idea came to mind haha.

@Barry Larson, that’s some high praise! The texture took some perseverance :p There are a lot of possibilities with woodburning. I wish I could offer better commentary, but my current unit is the only one I have experience with (Detail Master Excalibre 8600). It delivers up to 130 watts and goes to 2000 Fahrenheit. I like it a lot, though the pens get pretty toasty. Looking at the Razertip systems, it’s probably similar to the SS-D10. I’m still a newbie though—but I have spent much of this foot recovery time practicing with carving and woodburning. Like a forced crash course lol
 
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