Holly Bowl with Bark Rim (W40)

Catalogue Record

Collection

Maker

Richard Raffan

Title

Holly Bowl with Bark Rim

Made in

Sandford

Date

1981

Description

Unstained holly wood bowl with a warped thin bark edge.

Materials and techniques

Hand turned holly wood with bark edge. The bowl was turned and finished while the wood was wet and unseasoned, and changed shape in the drying process. Speed is essential when the wood dries so rapidly. Time in making: 20-30 minutes.

Dimensions

length:  19cm
width:  14cm
height:  6cm

Object number

W40

Category

  • Holly Bowl with Bark Rim, Richard Raffan, 1981, Crafts Council Collection: W40. Photo: Todd-White Art Photography.

    Holly Bowl with Bark Rim, Richard Raffan, 1981, Crafts Council Collection: W40. Photo: Todd-White Art Photography.

  • Holly Bowl with Bark Rim, Richard Raffan, 1981, Crafts Council Collection: W40. Photo: Todd-White Art Photography.

    Holly Bowl with Bark Rim, Richard Raffan, 1981, Crafts Council Collection: W40. Photo: Todd-White Art Photography.