Time for Empty Bowls
Tuesday, September 24th, 2013Dennis and I are working together to make at least 40 bowls for the fundraiser on October 9th. 100% of the $20 admission goes to the food pantry at Tri-Lakes Cares. Years ago, when I made pottery bowls, I wondered who needed public assistance in the Monument/Palmer Lake region. Now I know that hunger is among us, no matter where we live. The volunteer doctor for Tri-Lakes Cares, Dr. Bob Gibbs, is our woodturning friend, and he supplies most of the wood used to make the wooden bowls at the event.
Dennis often turns the bowls, and I add some decoration. 
Once in a while, the design is already in the bowl, as with the little bird. A knot forms his eye.
Leaves are already perfect in nature. It is difficult to choose an arrangement that doesn’t look natural!
All of the decoration is done with woodburning and acrylic colors. The artwork is sealed with acrylic. Acidic foods and washing will degrade the color. Although it is non-toxic, the artwork and finish polyurethane will eventually wear off with use. The bowls are not dishwasher safe!
