From an odd-shaped log to a wide-rimmed bowl

I start with a large log of Bradford Pear, and turn it into a bowl with a decorated rim.

Links to items and tools that I frequently use:
***** finishing products *****
Ack's Abrasive Paste, and Polishing Paste:
Mahoney's Walnut Oil Utility Finish:
Sanding disks:
Renaissance Wax Polish , 200 ml:
Total Boat Halcyon water-based varnish:
Nitrile gloves:
Vinyl gloves:

***** tools *****
Record Power SC4 chuck:
SC4\SC3 75mm heavy duty chuck jaws:
Right-angle drill for sanding - Neiko 3/8" Power Drill:
Plastic center finder:
Elliptical (teardrop) carbide cutter:
General Tools Moisuture Meter:
Thompkins thickness-checking tool:
Woodpecker's carbon fiber pencil:
Oregon CS1500 18 in. 15 Amp Self-Sharpening Corded Electric Chainsaw:

Dust mask - RZ Mask:
Faceshield - UVEX Bionic:
Airshield Pro, powered dust mask/face shield:
Woodturner's Apron:
Starbond CA glue:




My homemade dedicated negative rake scraper:
My homemade drying box:
My homemade depth gauge:
My homemade giant faceplate:

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