Thanks so much Sandie, those kind words are very much appreciated. I try my best to think outside of the box and I like to up-cycle things when I can, that refrigerator works very well as a kiln. If you like this kind of stuff, Instagram is definitely the place to go, There are so many talented People sharing their work that platform it's really amazing. The branding iron that you saw came from Gearheart Industries, a small American based company that I found on Instagram. The iron came out very detailed and works beautifully. Thanks again!

Thanks for the kind words. I use food grade flaxseed oil and beeswax these days on all of my bowls. You can get flaxseed oil from most groceries in the baking section. I get the beeswax from small shops that sell local honey and such. There is a recipe on my website for combining the two into a polish. The bowl had a couple of cracks in it and I threaded the copper wire around those cracks to help stabilize them and give it more aesthetic, kind of like you would do with a bow tie in a flat board. I use the wire because you can go around curves with it and I like the way it looks. And yes that’s my brand on the bottom with the business name and the established date.

They seem to last a long time. I’ve had one for about 4 years and it has made quite a few things and is still going strong. Just make sure you clean them because they will get clogged with tree sap and wood fibers.

Yes indeed. Cut a hole in the bottom, Cut a hole in the top (1.5” or so) Put a small heater or a light bulb inside. Control the air flow and humidity by opening or closing the holes. Keep the humidity high in the beginning and lower it slowly.

They're in a closed environment at probably 100°F. An unplugged refrigerator with an incandescent light bulb running. Likely 60-100 Watts.

Nailed it!! Refrigerator does have holes drilled in the side and top with rags stuffed in them to regulate air flow. Less air in the beginning more toward the end.

Thank you both for the replies. Will have to look into this drying method further. Would be helpful for quite a few kinds of projects I make.

@@JDCrae another traditional drying method is to pack it in its shavings in a brown paper bag and close up the bag. I suspect that a brown paper leaf bag would work as well for a large object as a grocery bag works for a small one. This is but one method. turnawoodbowl.com/drying-green-wood-bowls-6-methods-success/

@@AndrewBeals or a cardboard box. Pack it in strips of paper bag and it's own shavings. Throw in a few silica packs for good measure

Your probably referring to the jaw horse.

Okay yes but you made it yourself? I love to get the dimensions on that.