I was contacted by a former Hawaii resident. he lived on Oahu as a child in the 70's. His father bought the bowl. They have been using the bowl since then. A few months ago, someone dropped it, and the bowl cracked in several pieces. He contacted me about repairing it. I told him I could try. Send it over. 9 pewa later, lots of sanding and thin CA in the cracks, and looks like his family will be able to enjoy the bowl for many more years. I had to refinish the outside. We debated whether to finish the inside. We agreed that I needed to leave several of the knife marks and scratches but lightly sand it. I forgot to take before pictures. The bowl had the most beautiful used looking patina. I felt bad sanding it.
I can only hope that my bowls will be loved, used, appreciated and taken care like this bowl...
I can only hope that my bowls will be loved, used, appreciated and taken care like this bowl...