Walnut Wood Bowl

This Walnut Bowl is about five inches in diameter and 1-1/2 inches deep. Walnut wood is hard, dense, tight-grained, and polishes to a smooth finish. Cutting it on the lathe is like carving chocolate. It smells kind of sour when cut - I guess that keeps me from wanting to put the shavings on my ice cream... It can vary in color from creamy white sapwood to deep brown heartwood. It's long been a favorite for gun stocks, and also popular for guitar bodies. The finish is mineral oil and beeswax so it's food safe.

This was a simple and quick to shape bowl, so I spent a lot of time getting a smooth surface and nice finish, It's great for keys or candy on your desk or counter, and as with all the wood bowls I make, it's an individual, quality piece that feels great in your hands. Bowls like this cost the price of the wood plus $1.00 per square inch of profile. This bowl is $12.50 plus shipping.