Blackened Cherry Bowl — 9.5-Inch Thin-Walled Form
A thin, lightweight 9.5-inch cherry bowl dyed black and finished with shellac and wax. Available at Wrap It Up in Woodmere, OH.
In the home
At 9.5 inches across and 3 inches tall, this is a light, open bowl with flared walls. The black finish makes it a modern accent next to lighter woods on a console, coffee table, or shelf, or a catch-all for dry things like keys.
You can see it in person at Wrap It Up, a holiday pop-up of local makers at Eton Collection in Woodmere, through December 14.
Wood, shape, and finish
I turned this cherry bowl thin, so it’s noticeably light in the hand. After turning, I dyed it with TransTint black dye, then finished it with shellac and wax for a soft sheen. In the right light you can still see the cherry grain through the black.
Treat it as a display piece: dust it or wipe it with a dry cloth, and keep water and heat away from the finish.
Explore more
- Wood Species Guide: Cherry, Maple, Walnut & Ash covers cherry’s grain and character.
- Wood Bowl Finishes Explained covers shellac and wax finishes.
- Browse all cherry turning projects to see more cherry bowls.
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