Wood Turning: Walnut Bowl |

[@ramwoods]

Very cool. 👍

[@PiedraDesigns]

Thank you!

[@toddatglencovewoodworks]

Nice job Wes. I love walnut and you did a nice job with the texturing.

[@PiedraDesigns]

Thanks Todd!

[@TheMessyStudio]

Nice little bowl, Wes! I like the texturing. It gives the bowl character.

[@PiedraDesigns]

Thank you!

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Great job. This is a very nice submission to the #texture week. There is turquoise embellishing wax that might have given more of what you were looking for with the paint. No matter, I really like what you’ve come up with here. Well done!

[@PiedraDesigns]

Thanks Doug!

[@OrganizeCreateDecorate]

Well done, Wes. While I like the look, if you want a more even look, try painting with white paint before using iridescent paint. That should help even out the 'color'.

[@PiedraDesigns]

Thank you! As for the iridescent paint, I was under the impression (from other people I watch) that a dark color under the iridescent will give a more vibrant 'color', while a light background will give a more muted effect. I thought the 'burned' walnut from the grinder wheel would be sufficient for the dark 'background'. Maybe I'm just putting the iridescent paint too thin? More practice needed for sure.

[@OrganizeCreateDecorate]

@@PiedraDesigns It could be that it's different on wood than on paper in which I've used it. Paper is flat, making it less likely for the iridescence to puddle. I'd recommend playing around with it a bit on scrap wood to learn the best way to apply it. Possibly filling in the cuts so there's a more level area to lay down the iridescence. Either way, it's a beautiful bowl.

[@PiedraDesigns]

Thanks. Definitely, more experimenting is in store.

[@OrganizeCreateDecorate]

​@@PiedraDesigns You're welcome. Your work is always beautiful.

[@richardallen8850]

Great bowl - sometimes they are better when they look more natural. At least that's what this ole guy in Naturita thinks.

[@PiedraDesigns]

Thank you!