Stained ash Bowl

[EnErY]

ash Bowl Stained with mylands Colourings First time out using this product Finished in Sanding sealer over the stain didn't go harsh because I wanted to try to bring out the grain then a few coats of wax paste ,wacked the lathe up to full speed then buffed it shape is designed to put a lid on but not decided on the timber open to suggestions
Regards
Bill

 

[KimG]

You have to give it a go to see where it's going to go Bill, I find that applying the first colour is the hardest unless you have a real plan in mind.

I like the pale colours on this and it's something I intend to try soon once I get something I think it will suit. I have a book that has a picture of a Sweet Chestnut Burr Hollow form that uses a thin colouring, it looks fantastic.

One thing I am sure you will have noticed though, especially with Ash, the colour picks up every single sanding scratch left in the piece!

Good to see you taking a crack at it!

 

[CHJ]

Think the lid, whatever form (possibly tending to a finial as in Ottoman Empire Lidded Urns) probably should be plain (smooth, no texture) to contrast with the heavy figuring of the base.
Two basic choices I see, complimentary Ash base colour or a Contrast.

 

[Peggy]

Hi Bill, I love the different colours, I think it's beautiful and I like the circles on the base too. Glad you are turning again after the operation on your hand.

Peggy

 

[Bodrighy]

For the lid I would echo Chas and go for as plain as possible. Any figured wood will clash badly with the base IMHO. Possibly a grainless wood sanded well down and stained a complimentary colour or black and high polish? Also agree you need to have it tapered with a finial to continue the line of the bowl

pete

 

[EnErY]

Thank you for your kind comments and input much appreciated
Regards
Bill

 

[EnErY]

For the lid I would echo Chas and go for as plain as possible. Any figured wood will clash badly with the base IMHO. Possibly a grainless wood sanded well down and stained a complimentary colour or black and high polish? Also agree you need to have it tapered with a finial to continue the line of the bowl

pete

Thanks both Pete and Chas was thinking On the line of a African blackwood finial with a sycamore lid also ebonized Black to bring out the contrast of the colouring?
Regards
Bill