Wooden Bowl Blog

     The process of wood turning seems foreign to the cyber landscape of blogs and tweets. The dust, moisture, and vibration associated with the wood turning shop would create havoc with the precise engineering of even the hardiest of lap tops. 

     As a tribute to the many folks who've enjoyed my wood turnings over the years, I have envisioned this blog as a forum to discuss the creation and care of wooden bowls.

     Many people have contacted me as a former employee of Woodbury's to have their wooden bowls re-finished. This is often possible. While different wood finishes require different kinds of care, I ll offer a few general guidelines to begin the discussion. If possible contact the woodturner who made your bowl, for specific care instructions. 

     Never dishwasher woodenware, handwash, if necessary with mild soap, then towel dry.  Highly polished cured finishes, like the classic woodbury bowl, are susceptable to scratches from knifes and forks. Once the finish has been compromised in this manor the woodgrain is opened up to food, oils and changing atmospheric conditions. Bowls with a oil finish, like tung oil, can be re oiled, after washing with a food safe mineral oil or beeswax blend.

The kitchen environment is full of perils for prized wood creations and many folks chose to enjoy their woodenware simply as a art form, and some are made only with that purpose in mind.  Having said that, I see no reson that a cherished wooden bowl can't be used in a modern kitchen. The small extra effort required to maintain the piece seems worth the value and enjoyment of seeing  your healthy food served in a natural, beuatifull vessel.