Bowl Facelift

[Dalboy]

I have been asked by my dear mum for a bowl she can give to a dear friend as a Christmas present. The friend is quite religious so I cleaned the inside so the finish did not give any problems when using the Pyrography machine. I am happy with the outcome just hope it is what is needed.
I have not decorated more than half a dozen pieces with the machine. I even put a name and wood type on the bottom does this look OK and should I continue to burn this on the bottom of my pieces in other words does it look tidy enough


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[Fumbler]

When it comes to those of the spiritual type, the words underneath will be inconsequential, as the hands of prayer will over ride what's written beneath the plate. You have done well and if your mums friend is anything like my grandmother (who grew up in a convent) the light will shine on you forever. You never know, you be given some extra devine intervention on your next build.

[chambezio]

I think that the picture on the front is a good one and then to record the info on the back in a neat and uniform way is good also. Can you give us some details of your wood burning machine? Is it some sort of automatic printer thing or is the script totally from your hand?

[Dalboy]

I think that the picture on the front is a good one and then to record the info on the back in a neat and uniform way is good also. Can you give us some details of your wood burning machine? Is it some sort of automatic printer thing or is the script totally from your hand?

Thank you. I use a hand machine that the family brought as a birthday present last year and I did not use that often until recently so need the practice still lots to learn.

The machine I have is THIS (https://www.oliverswoodturning.co.uk/product/peter-child-pyrography-machine/) one by Peter Child which I like as it means that I can make up my own tips as needed by buying the reels of wire for it

[hughie]

I would say you have a first-rate job and its perfect just as it is

[Skew ChiDAMN!!]

The sig/text looks fine just as it is.

It is of good quality but still leaves it obvious that the piece is hand made.

Nice job!

[Christos]

I think the writing is neat.

The image on the bowl is one that should be well received. Well done on the details.

[Paul39]

I agree with all of the above posts. Very nice.

[Dalboy]

Thank you guys.

And the good news is. My dear old mum (94) has seen a photo today via my sister and she loves it and she is sure her friend will be over the moon. So I got that one right

[crowie]

You're a man of many talents Derek and to honour your mum with such a beautiful gift for her friend just goes to prove you are worthy of the title of a Canterbury English Gentlemen.
Well done sir, cheers Peter

[Keith_1]

Nice work Derek

You should get a good Christmas present off your mum this year

Regards

Keith

[Dalboy]

Thank you Peter and Keith. She has seen a picture of it and is over the moon