The first Wild Cherry dough bowl is finally done. Wow, this has been a project! I have amazing respect for our ancestors, because bowls like this and trenchers where what everyone ate from and used int he kitchen just 200 years ago. What that meant was that every man had to carve at least a few of these for his family. Let me tell you, carving a large bowl with just an axe, knife and a gouge is NOT easy... it took me two months!
That is absolutely gorgeous! The grain really is lovely and the work, wow! You are a man of many talents..
Thanks - I'm really looking forward to carving some more bowls. I'm working on a commissioned piece now - a walking stick!