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Russian Olive Bowl

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This bowl was finish turned when the wood was still somewhat wet

This bowl was turned from a large chunk of a walnut log

This bowl was turned from a whole log that originally had some branches coming off of it

Russian Olive Bowl Traditional Bowl Russian Olive BowlRussian Olive Bowl, finished with Mahoneys Walnut Oil. The was turned from a large piece of Russian Olive wood, and features some stunning grain patterns and colors. There is a double curve to the profile, with slightly inward angled rim. This bowl was an experiment with finishing, where I wet sanded with the walnut oil, and the result is a silky feel and low sheen. It is 8. 25 overall diameter, and 4 overall height. The bowl portion is 7. 5 diameter,