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Postby Dalboy » 17 Jul 2019, 21:13

This is not a completed piece but the start of a pierced bowl that I am working on.
I have first turned the bowl to an even thickness of 1/8" right the way around to the little foot. The foot is removed because if I left it until the piercing is done the bowl will be very delicate.

In this picture, all of the above has been done and the rim divided into 6 and lines brought down from that then a line around the bowl a little way down from the rim.

I used the computer to make six oval shapes with a cross through the centre and cut these out sticking these to the bowl and marking out. Having the six paper templates allowed me to see that everything is lined up and evenly spaced and the vertical line also helped with this.

It took me all afternoon to do this as well as mark out the piercings in each oval.

The picture shows the bowl with all the ovals marked out as well as one with the bits that need the piercing
I will be adding colour once all the piercing is complete

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Re: Pierced bowl

Postby Malc2098 » 17 Jul 2019, 22:28

I think that's going to look good, but I'd need new glasses to attempt anything like that!
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Re: Pierced bowl

Postby Dalboy » 18 Jul 2019, 17:29

I only do small amounts at a time.

Well today efforts see two panels complete including using needle files to get rid of any little fluffy bits after piercing.
Still 4 more panels to do

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Re: Pierced bowl

Postby Malc2098 » 18 Jul 2019, 17:46

Nerves of steel and a steady pair of hands!
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Re: Pierced bowl

Postby Andyp » 18 Jul 2019, 18:46

:eusa-clap: l :eusa-clap: :eusa-clap:

What are using to make those piercings?
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Re: Pierced bowl

Postby Dalboy » 18 Jul 2019, 19:46

Andyp wrote::eusa-clap: l :eusa-clap: :eusa-clap:

What are using to make those piercings?


I used one of THESE until it broke and had to carry on with one of THESE
I have ordered some more of the first ones
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Re: Pierced bowl

Postby Dalboy » 18 Jul 2019, 19:48

Malc2098 wrote:Nerves of steel and a steady pair of hands!


Just the thing to sit and relax just need to take a break every so often to give the eyes and hands a rest as well as quench the thirst with a good cup of coffee :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: Pierced bowl

Postby Woodster » 18 Jul 2019, 23:14

Looks like a nerve wracking job. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.

I wonder if these solid carbide burrs might be a cheaper option?

https://www.shop-apt.co.uk/carbide-burr ... ype-g.html
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Re: Pierced bowl

Postby Dalboy » 19 Jul 2019, 18:28

Woodster wrote:Looks like a nerve wracking job. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.

I wonder if these solid carbide burrs might be a cheaper option?

https://www.shop-apt.co.uk/carbide-burr ... ype-g.html


The ones I have ordered are straight cutters and a lot thinner. I find they cut better than the ones you linked to.

With other jobs like replacing hinges that had seized or broken and doing the shopping, I managed a couple more panels only two more to do before decorating. Getting there slowly.

Picture taken from the top so you can see all four panels that have been done

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Re: Pierced bowl

Postby Dalboy » 20 Jul 2019, 18:08

Today saw the completion of the piercing. Now to get on with the colouring.

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Re: Pierced bowl

Postby Malc2098 » 20 Jul 2019, 21:48

Well done.
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Re: Pierced bowl

Postby DaveL » 20 Jul 2019, 23:33

Malc2098 wrote:Well done.
What he said.
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Re: Pierced bowl

Postby Dalboy » 21 Jul 2019, 10:18

Thank you both. Now the fun starts
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Re: Pierced bowl

Postby TrimTheKing » 21 Jul 2019, 11:30

Very nice mate, well done.
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Re: Pierced bowl

Postby Dalboy » 21 Jul 2019, 21:01

TrimTheKing wrote:Very nice mate, well done.


Thank you Mark.

No real progress today sanded and gave it a seal followed by ebonising spray which will need a gentle rub back and a final coat of it tomorrow before other colours are added
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Re: Pierced bowl

Postby Dalboy » 28 Jul 2019, 22:30

Due to the heat, I have not been able to do a lot but today being cooler I have managed to get the first colour onto the bowl.

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Re: Pierced bowl

Postby Malc2098 » 29 Jul 2019, 10:04

Looking special.
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Re: Pierced bowl

Postby Dalboy » 01 Aug 2019, 01:02

All finished.

This is one of those bowls that the colour is either a love it or hate it. Turned thin from Field Maple and the 6 pierced oval panels painted with iridescent paints, Measures 6" X 2 1/2"

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Re: Pierced bowl

Postby Malc2098 » 01 Aug 2019, 10:29

All England Lawn Tennis Club colours.

Nice.
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Re: Pierced bowl

Postby TrimTheKing » 01 Aug 2019, 10:46

Like the bowl shape and piercing, love the purple, not taken with the green. As ever though, great skill involved and thanks for sharing the process.
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Re: Pierced bowl

Postby Andyp » 01 Aug 2019, 16:35

The skill involved is enviable, the quality of the finish appears to be top notch as ever. Not sure I would want it at home but it certainly takes my eye.
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