Sycamore Fish Bowl

Love the movement in this piece, Will! Nice job

Stellar piece Will!!

Outstanding bowl Will!! Your carving rocks!

Very cool!

Hi Will, Really nice effect with the carving! If you don't mind me asking, would you elaborate a little more on your carving process & the hand carving tools that you used? My guess would be a "V" gouge(s) ...? I admire the effort it took for you to create this piece! - Dave

Thank you Jaramiah, Michael, Russ and Patrick for your kind words of support!

David Croxton said:

Hi Will, Really nice effect with the carving! If you don't mind me asking, would you elaborate a little more on your carving process & the hand carving tools that you used? My guess would be a "V" gouge(s) ...? I admire the effort it took for you to create this piece! - Dave

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Thank you Dave. Yes, I use a Flexcut 6mm 70° Palm "V-Tool". I have a Carvers vise that holds my turning while it is still on the faceplate or chuck. I can then carve the texture from a comfortable seated position. I draw some curved guidelines in pencil spaced around the perimeter using a flexible plastic template. In this case I cut each groove starting at the rim and working toward the foot. I take a somewhat freeform approach to give a bit of randomness, but keep an eye on the guidelines so I don't get too far off the path. I hope that explains it.

Very creative, I like it Will!