#woodenbowl

My tendonitis has really limited carving time lately, but it’s given me the opportunity to try a few things and do some more experimenting with paint.
I love how this bowl has turned out (have a look at my story for a full view). It’s blue over white milk paint, i think about 8 or 9 thin layers in all, and sanded first with a coarse-ish grit to uncover the white followed by a very fine grit to give it a lovely, silky finish. I’ve found a really important part of getting a shiny finish like this is to use kitchen paper to almost buff it.
It’s quite a time consuming process due to the number of coats needed but I’ve found that the paint just doesn’t stick as well or last as long with fewer, thicker coats, especially on spoons, and feels so tactile and smooth.
As you can see in the background, this has opened up a few exciting avenues which I’ll share more of another day!
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#woodenbowl #bowlturning #homeware #kitchenware #maker #makersgonnamake #woodnotplastic #woodisgood #bristolmakers #greenwood #craft #handmade #handcraft #woodcraft #paint #milkpaint
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My tendonitis has really limited carving time lately, but it’s given me the opportunity to try a few things and do some more experimenting with paint.
I love how this bowl has turned out (have a look at my story for a full view). It’s blue over white milk paint, i think about 8 or 9 thin layers in all, and sanded first with a coarse-ish grit to uncover the white followed by a very fine grit to give it a lovely, silky finish. I’ve found a really important part of getting a shiny finish like this is to use kitchen paper to almost buff it.
It’s quite a time consuming process due to the number of coats needed but I’ve found that the paint just doesn’t stick as well or last as long with fewer, thicker coats, especially on spoons, and feels so tactile and smooth.
As you can see in the background, this has opened up a few exciting avenues which I’ll share more of another day!
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#woodenbowl #bowlturning #homeware #kitchenware #maker #makersgonnamake #woodnotplastic #woodisgood #bristolmakers #greenwood #craft #handmade #handcraft #woodcraft #paint #milkpaint
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Today was my last postage day before Christmas (Royal Mail’s recommended final date is still a few days away but I can’t guarantee delivery before the 25th).
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If you’re in Bristol then you can order something to collect in person, visit the Winter Pop-up shop in the Galleries (where you’ll now find this bowl ☝☝) or you can go to the @thebristolartisan just off Whiteladies road where I dropped off lots of cooking spoons this morning.
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Big thanks to everyone who has bought something from me over the last few weeks (and the rest of the year!) either online or at markets, it’s been hard work but it’s left me inspired and with lots of new projects in mind for the New Year. If you’d like to keep up to date with these then please sign up to my monthly newsletter (link to the form in my profile), where you’ll also get general green woodworking thoughts and some exclusive content
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#itsbeginningtolookalotlikechristmas #wpwoodcraft #wood #woodcraft #spooncarving #woodcarving #bowlturning #craft #slojd #bristolmakers #woodwork #woodenspoon #woodenbowl #christmas #shoplocal #shopindependent #etsysellersinbristol #madeinbristol
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Well, it was bound to happen at some point ‍♂️
This is what happens when you try to go too thin. Now I just have to decide who’s not getting a Christmas present…
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#woodenbowl #bowlturning #homeware #kitchenware #maker #makersgonnamake #woodnotplastic #woodisgood #bristolmakers #greenwood #craft #handmade #handcraft #woodcraft #fuckupfriday #christmas #christmaspresents #someonesnotgettingabowlforchristmas
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Found time last night for a bit of bowling. This elm turned beautifully.
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#woodenbowl #bowlturning #homeware #elm #kitchenware #maker #makersgonnamake #woodnotplastic #woodisgood #bristolmakers #greenwood #craft #handmade #handcraft #woodcraft #bristoletsyteam #madeinbristol
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I love the way bowls bend up at the edges as they dry, this one looks like a little boat
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#woodenbowl #bowlturning #homeware #kitchenware #maker #makersgonnamake #woodnotplastic #woodisgood #bristolmakers #greenwood #craft #handmade #handcraft #woodcraft #shoplocal #shoplocalthischristmas #christmas #market #bristoletsyteam #madeinbristol
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My first Christmas market is the @madeinbristolshops Gift Fair at Colston Hall in the centre of Bristol, this Saturday and Sunday.
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I’m very excited as it’s the first time I’ll be selling bowls alongside my spoons! This stack as well as a few more will be on display.
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I really hope if you’re nearby and want to see lots of amazing, handmade goodies, then you’ll come along. I’ll have a couple of special offers for anyone who follows my work on here (details to follow) so please come and say hi!
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#shoplocalthischristmas
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#wood #woodenbowl #bowlturning #woodcarving #spooncarving #cherry #spoon #milkpaint #art #paint #craft #woodcraft #slojd #cooking #kitchen #kitchenware #homeware #madeinbristol #shoplocal #christmas #christmasmarket #christmasinbristol
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