Handcrafted Maple Wood Bowl

Hand-turned solid maple bowl from my Texas shop, finished in shellac with a high-gloss polish. 6x2", 7x4" and 8x2" sizes.

The wood

Maple is pale and creamy, with soft grain lines that the gloss finish brings forward. Each bowl is turned by hand on the lathe from a solid piece, so the grain on yours will be its own.

The finish

I seal each bowl with shellac and polish it with Doctor's Woodshop Pens Plus for a high-gloss shine that makes the grain pop.

Key details

• Material: 100% solid maple, no veneers
• Shape: Round
• Size: 6 × 2", 7 × 4", 8 × 2" (diameter × height)
• Finish: shellac, polished to a high gloss with Doctor's Woodshop Pens Plus
• Hand-turned in small batches in my Pflugerville, Texas shop
• Use: decorative, for keys, jewelry, a desk or a shelf. Dust or wipe with a soft, dry cloth; don't soak it.

Keep exploring

• Read about the woods I use in my wood guide.