natural edged yew bowl.

[wider]

I was given this yew log so decided to turn a natural edge bowl out of  a slice of it. I am going to use the other slice as a pedestal bowl so am asking what timber would you use for the stem. all help welcome.

[Derek]

I like this bowl Dennis some great colour in it but then I am a sucker for Yew

[wider]

thank you Derek

[Les Symonds]

A nice one, Dennis....and I'd say that you were lucky to find a yew log-slice that didn't have radial cracks in it.
Les

[wider]

thank you Lez.
    what timber would you use for a pedestal with this as I have to turn a rose bowl and was going to use the other half of the trunk for the bowl.

[Les Symonds]

...    what timber would you use for a pedestal with this ....

...with grain this distinct, it's important that any other timber used with it is low-key, and thus avoids a clash. I'd go with black, or white. African Blackwood, boxwood, sycamore/maple...or you could always ebonise or bleach a suitable timber.

You might just get away with a pale piece of beech, if you have it.....the amber/apricot colour of beech might well go with the stronger orange colours of yew.

Les

[wider]

thank you Lez will keep that in mind when I get on with this item. the yew is about the same x section but is a bit deeper so thank you.

[edbanger]

Nice looking Yew bowl Dennis

Ed

[ChrisF]

Don't usually go for yew but you've done a lovely job here.  Really like it.

[Bryan Milham]

That's a remarkably round piece of Yew, and the colour is very strong, I think the sweep of the bowl shape is very well done.

As Les says, a dark or ebonised timber for the stem of a pedestal. Possibly Oak rubbed with a rust/vinegar mixture.

[wider]

thank you all for the comments and for the help with the stem. I will have to get the timber for it and get it completed. will post the finished item later.