Collectible Reclaimed Hardwood Yarn Bowls; How They Are Made

Jumbo Yarn Bowl Sets. How & Why They Were Designed.

4/22/2022

After our first few months of success with our Large Yarn Bowls in 2014, Bob started getting requests for "BIGGER" yarn bowls. While he was excited to go bigger, this presented several design challenges for both of us; as Bob searched for choice hardwoods from felled local trees, and I started testing the functionality of the bowls at work.

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Turning, Drying & Wabi-Sabi

4/20/2022

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As the rough-turned yarn bowls dry over time, it’s interesting to observe the dramatic warping and cracking in the front left and top front right bowls. On a positive note, the rest of the yarn bowls made of cherry wood show minimal warping and cracking.

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Star Groove Yarn Bowls? Bob Invented Them!

4/13/2022

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In 2014, Bob designed our first "Shooting Star Groove" and over the years has created many Large - Jumbo's with these functional star grooves (when motivated). Every time Bob’s workflow gets faster than mine and I can't catch up, I "motivate" him to to slow down and craft some long-awaited star groove bowls.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Such artistry and workmanship!
"Beautiful to look at and a joy to use. Thank you!"
–K. Bauer, July 6, 2020

Finishing the points alone is a daunting addition to the hours he spends on each heirloom yarn bowl. And, while star grooves aren’t a necessity (you can just turn any yarn bowl right/left to lock your yarn into its groove, right?), these special pieces sell out quickly.

Lately, I've noticed Bob’s developed a new spin on his stars by tilting them into a graceful fibonacci spiral. It's these little things that make his functional, collectible yarn bowls so much fun to work with and beautiful to look at.

❤️💭🧶👌🏻
Smooth as silk.

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Jumbo Yarn Bowl Sets. How & Why They Were Designed.

Turning, Drying & Wabi-Sabi

Star Groove Yarn Bowls? Bob Invented Them!

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