Uploaded July 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A chance to use the full capacity of the Bickmark lathe — a large sycamore blank turned into a single-curve, footless bowl, accompanied by a matching tray turned from the same timber. The tray isn't just a stand; it works as an independent piece in its own right.
The airbrushed colour ties the bowl and tray together visually, and Hampshire Sheen wax gives both pieces the same quiet satin surface. Two pieces that work as one.
In this video I cover:
- Selecting and preparing a large sycamore blank
- Turning a single-curve, footless bowl form
- Designing and turning the matching tray
- Airbrushing colour across both pieces for a unified look
- Finishing with Hampshire Sheen wax
🎓 Want to learn in person? I run woodturning courses at my school in Hampshire for all levels — from complete beginners through to more advanced techniques. Details at www.thewoodturning.school
🛢️ My Finishes: yandles.co.uk/shop/?manufacturer=martin-saban-smith-woodturning
📘 Design and proportion in woodturning — I wrote the book: msabansmith.com/shop
📍 Based at Garthowen Garden Centre, Four Marks, Hampshire — next to the South Downs National Park.
🌐 msabansmith.com
Facebook — Me: facebook.com/msabansmith
Facebook — Woodturning School: facebook.com/thewoodturningschool
Instagram — Me: instagram.com/msabansmith
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The visual video content (including my voice), any text and any graphics in the video are Copyright © Woodturning Online Ltd 2015–2025. All rights reserved.
#Woodturning #SycamoreBowl #BowlTurning #WoodturningColour #AirbrushWoodturning
A chance to use the full capacity of the Bickmark lathe — a large sycamore blank turned into a single-curve, footless bowl, accompanied by a matching tray turned from the same timber. The tray isn't just a stand; it works as an independent piece in its own right.
The airbrushed colour ties the bowl and tray together visually, and Hampshire Sheen wax gives both pieces the same quiet satin surface. Two pieces that work as one.
In this video I cover:
- Selecting and preparing a large sycamore blank
- Turning a single-curve, footless bowl form
- Designing and turning the matching tray
- Airbrushing colour across both pieces for a unified look
- Finishing with Hampshire Sheen wax
🎓 Want to learn in person? I run woodturning courses at my school in Hampshire for all levels — from complete beginners through to more advanced techniques. Details at www.thewoodturning.school
🛢️ My Finishes: yandles.co.uk/shop/?manufacturer=martin-saban-smith-woodturning
📘 Design and proportion in woodturning — I wrote the book: msabansmith.com/shop
📍 Based at Garthowen Garden Centre, Four Marks, Hampshire — next to the South Downs National Park.
🌐 msabansmith.com
Facebook — Me: facebook.com/msabansmith
Facebook — Woodturning School: facebook.com/thewoodturningschool
Instagram — Me: instagram.com/msabansmith
Instagram — School: instagram.com/thewoodturningschool
The visual video content (including my voice), any text and any graphics in the video are Copyright © Woodturning Online Ltd 2015–2025. All rights reserved.
#Woodturning #SycamoreBowl #BowlTurning #WoodturningColour #AirbrushWoodturning
