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These two bowls were one that I did between classes at the high school. The round one is chestnut and the banana shaped one is another birch log turned from the sides ( Bambi Style bowl). Bambi, this time I even had the banana in the lost shot!!

They are both finished with Danish Oil and clear lacquer and will be given away tomorrow.

Cheers, Jim

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Those are nice Jim!!!
 

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Neat bowls Jim
I really like the chestnut bowl
 

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Those are beautiful, I live the finish!
 

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I must try one of those elongated ones Jim. You have done a great job on them.
 

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Nice work Jim, like the Bambi style, I must try one of them later on.
 

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More COOL bowls!
 

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you made great job,Jim
Now you are "Bambi stile"promotor
greetings from Croatia
Bambi
 

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Ok Jim, now I know what 'banana' bowl is. On the last one I thought you meant the shape, but it is for actually holding bananas. How did I miss that? Both bowls are real nice. I love the grain of the chestnut and the finish looks perfect for it.
 

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Well done, a very nice way to show the beauty of wood.
 

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Jim..Nice Bowls. Terrific Shape. The Grain is beautiful. The clear lacquer certainly has a high gloss .
Is there preparation apart from sanding when applying clear lacquer ?

I had a chuckle when I saw the Banana. Where are they grown? California or Florida Perhaps?

Regards,

Cliff.
 

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Nice work Jim great looking finish too! And you remembered the banana!
 

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Thank you all for the nice comments. I love making bowls of any style!
Hi Mike, I call it that for the shape. having the banana in there is an inside joke with Bambi from my last bowl:

"Oh,yes Jim,that is realy beauty
I am proud you try something mine.
But…where is bananas?lol
Winter will be cold and whatch out what are you doing with logs…hehe…
Thank you and wish you health and happiness
Marijan

-bambi

Hi Cliff I forgot to add that these were coated with Danish Oil first. Then I wet sanded (400) between coats. It took 8 coats before I was satisfied with the finish.The bananas are Chiquita brand and they came from Guatamala.

Cheers, Jim
 

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Beautiful bowls Jim. I like the extra wide lip on the chestnut bowl, something I need more practice on.
 

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What a finish!

The birch bark on the "banana bowl" really is special.
 

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Thanks, Dave and Lew!!

Cheers, Jim
 

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First banana bowl I've ever laid eyes on, very appealing!

Great work Jim!
 

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These two bowls were one that I did between classes at the high school.
- Jim Jakosh
Nice! Keep up the good work and you will graduate before you know it!

Mike
 

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Beautiful bowls, Jim! And you just whipped them up between the 5-minute bells at school? The finish just shines. I'm sure the recipients will love them!
 

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Great job. Love the banana bowl!
 

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Good work Jim! Do you let the oil dry and then spray on the lacquer?
 
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