Oriental styled iroko bowl.
Handmade on a woodturning lathe and finished with a gloss food safe finishing wax.
The bowl measures approximately 12 cm diameter x 7 cm tall (5" x 3").
Handmade Oriental Styled Iroko Bowl.
Wood / Species: Iroko (Chloraphora excelsa).
Iroko is an african hardwood (often refered to as Nigerian teak) with a rich coloured grain and can be found growing on the west coast of the African continent stretching from Ghana to Mozambique.
Finish:
The bowl is sanded then sealed to add a layer of protection to the bowl that bind the loose fibres and give a solid foundation. Abrasive pastes are used to de-nib the wood fibres and create a fine surface.
The bowl is finished with a gloss finishing wax which is a combination of carnauba and microcrystalline wax. The wax is applied on the lathe and buffed to a high gloss quality finish.
The finish is a natural product and food safe, it's non-toxic and you can eat food that's contacted it’s surface.
Care:
This item is NOT dishwasher safe and CANNOT be used either in a microwave or conventional oven.
General cleaning advice is to wipe with a soft damp cloth and dry immediately. DO NOT submerge in water or use hot water to clean, this will remove the finish.
If the finish becomes dull after prolonged use, restore with a coat of wax (I recommend Hampshire Sheen Gloss Finishing Wax).
Any questions or issues then please get in touch.