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Bowl care instructions

Joe Gyura

Joe Gyura

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I have read, and now unable to find 🙁, a post that included a very well written letter to include with turned objects. Besides care instructions (how to clean, maintain, etc.), it included a nice write-up that the wood was salvaged, and if not turned, it would have simply rotted, etc.

Can anyone point me to examples? Would be very helpful with the Holiday season upon us..

Thanks!

Joe
 
Joe, use your own experiance. If your wood is salvaged from going to the dump say so. Or the term recycled? As far as use and care you need to say something different for art pieces versus usuable items such as salad bowls. I may have my use and care posted on my website to give you an example of what this turner would like for folks to know about my work.
www.kellydunnwoodturner.com
Also I do think Collectors of Wood Art may have care info on their website.
Nothing like using your own words. Even if you borrowed most of them.
 
Mike Mahoney, Bowlmaker

Here's what's on the back of a card that comes with Mike Mahoney bowls. Recommend you check with him before duplicating in whole or in part. - John

"This wood has been recycled from an urban forest. The wood used was destined for a city landfill or a firewood pile. This bowl is a great kitchen utensil: use it to serve pasta, salad, popcorn, and fruit. After use, simply hand wash with warm water and soap, than let it air dry. Please do not soak it in water or put it in the dishwasher or microwave. Occasionally recondition the bowl with walnut oil or mineral oil. With proper care, it will last for generations... making this bowl a family heirloom. Please share it with the next generation of food lovers!"
 
Thank you for the suggestions!

John and Kelly, thank you for the input and suggestions!

Kelly, I do plan to incorporate my own experiences in the note, the examples were just an aid to work from... You raise a good point on how the items will be used: art vs functional. I have a midi lathe, so my bowls are no larger than 12" in diameter. Which would place them mostly in the art category. Which would be ideal, as most of my items are finished with Waterlox, vs a mineral oil or something similar.

John, the write up from Mike is very similar to what I had seen. I may pull a few "concepts" from his article, but certainly not enough that it would broach on plagiarism.

I do plan to add something to remind the recipient that the object is wood. Thus warping and cracking can occur with changes in temperature and humidity. Not to view those changes as defects, but rather "mother natures" artistic talents at work. Or something along those lines.🙂

Thanks again for providing input and suggestions. Kelly, very nice website!!

Joe
 
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