Rice bowl with inlaid wood patterns Picture 1

This is an interesting path you’re on John!

thanks! this was the first try at this technique. I now have ideas/plans for larger pieces

what is the finish that you used?

David Aion said:

what is the finish that you used?

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the finish was minwax tung oil wiped on in mutiple thin coats, then i put some liberon paste wax on it after it dried

David Aion said:

what is the finish that you used?

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Thanks

This form has a kinetic feel to it. Did you freehand the inlays with the router?

Paul May said:

This form has a kinetic feel to it. Did you freehand the inlays with the router?

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the inlay patterns were drawn in a 2D CAD program (turbocad). However the intent was to create shapes that looked organic and "flowing". I did it on the computer so I could transfer them to my Shaper Origin router. If you arent familar with this tool, its a handheld router with a CNC computer assist. It can accomplish the accuracy needed to make the glue joints, which I could never do freehand. if you want to see how it works google it to get videos which can explain how it functions as its not a standard style CNC tool.