Cherry & Dark Green Resin Bowl — Housewarming Gift Form
A hand-turned cherry wood and dark green resin bowl made from shop scraps and given as a housewarming gift.
In the home
Turned specifically as a housewarming gift, this 8-inch cherry and dark green resin bowl brings contemporary color and handmade warmth into a new home. Compact at 8 inches across and 4 inches deep, it fits comfortably on an entryway table, sideboard, or open display shelf.
The deep emerald green resin creates a rich contrast against warm cherry wood grain, functioning as a decorative vessel for keys, jewelry, wrapped treats, or standalone shelf decor.
Wood, shape, and finish
The wooden elements were crafted from cherry shop offcuts. Rather than discarding irregular end-cuts, the wood pieces were arranged inside a mold and cast in clear epoxy resin pigmented with Eye Candy Dark Ocean Green mica powder.
Turning a hybrid wood-and-resin block requires sharp gouges and negative-rake scrapers to achieve clean cuts across materials of different hardness without chipping the epoxy edges.
The form is polished to a soft satin sheen, bringing out the metallic shimmer of the mica powder beside the warm natural cherry grain. Care is easy: wipe clean with a soft microfiber cloth and avoid hot food contact or soaking water.
Explore more
- Which Wood Makes the Best Gift Bowl? explains choosing species and designs for handmade gift turnings.
- Wood Bowl Finishes Explained details finish options for hybrid wood and resin objects.
- Browse all cherry turning projects to see more handcrafted cherry pieces.