The Handcarved Bowl () von Danielle Rose Byrd

Table of Contents
• Introduction
• Harvest
o Properties of Green Wood
o Woods to Use
o Where to Look
o Salvaging Material
o Transport
o Storage
• Tools
• Sharpening
o The Basics of a Sharp Edge
o Abrasives
o Testing for Sharp
o Create a Dedicated Sharpening Station
o Sharpen a Curved Edge
o Sharpen a Single Bevel Edge
o Sharpen a Double Bevel Edge
o Additional Resources
• Benches, Chopping Blocks and Clamps
o Benches
o Chopping Blocks
o Clamps and other Hold Down Methods
• Preparing a Blank
o The Basics
o Log Scenarios and How to Evaluate Them
o Storing Blanks
o Create a Reference Flat
o Layout
• Self Care
o Neck
o Back/Chest
o Hands
o Elbows
o Feet
• Bowl Project #1: Bark Up
o Rough Work
o Design Option: Deep Bowl
• Bowl Project #2: Pith Up
o Rough Work
o Design Option: Deep Bowl
• Bowl Project #3: Small Round Bowl
o Rough Work
o Design Options: Deep Bowl, Multiples
• Finish Cuts
• Decoration
o Color
o Pattern
o Oils