Textured and coloured spiral rim

​Some simple texturing, a bit of ebonising lacquer, some sanding back and then spirit stain dabbed over the surface. A lacquer finish protects the rim, and wax protects the uncoloured wood.

Colour and texture

Spinning paint

Layers of acrylic paint applied while the bowl is spinning on the lathe, framed with a black inner and outer edge

Textured and coloured

Surface textured with rotary tool and burr and coloured with spirit stains applied by airbrush

Paint dabbing

Shades of blue with yellow highlights applied over ebonising lacquer to create a decorative rim

Spray Paint

Layers of wet spray paint applied over each other and then partially removed and manipulated with sheets of newspaper