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both functional and decorative lathe-turned wooden bowls. They range from
very lightweight salad serving bowls to extremely thin translucent bowls,
and large sculptural pieces up to 4 feet in diameter. Decoration is minimal,
with emphasis on shape. I have lived in Japan, and that experience makes me
favor straight-forward and graceful forms which relate to the use and character
of the piece. I want the bowls to be a pleasure to use, so they have thin
walls which make them very light in weight. The thicker rim provides strength,
and creates a curved undercut on the inside of the bowl which feels secure
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<p align="left"><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="3" color="#000000">My
one full-time employee, Bill Haines, and I are active in all phases of the
process. We start with native trees, most of which we harvest and transport
ourselves. Each bowl is rough-turned from one piece of green wood to a thickness
of about 1 inch, and then dried in a kiln which we designed and built. Careful
drying over a period of 3-5 weeks enables me to guarantee that the bowls will
not crack. Later, each piece is turned again on one of several lathes (the
largest of which weighs 6,500 pounds), before being sanded and oiled with
3 coats of a food-safe finish that penetrates but does not build-up on the
surface. Each coat of finish is individually polished to a satin sheen.</font></p>
<p align="left"><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="3" color="#000000">Our
objective is to make thoughtfully shaped and detailed bowls. We hope that
our efforts in combination with the beauty and individuality of each piece
of wood will ensure that these bowls can be enjoyed by families and collectors
for generations.<br>
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