Priscillas Bowl Finishing

Hi Everyone,
Im back. Ive cleaned out the shop, wiped out the bowl one last time and put it on the lathe for finishing:

Priscilla asked me to put a durable finish on the bowl so Im going to be using General Finishes Salad Bowl Varnish for this. Its durable and when its cured, its food safe:

I like to use a tightly folded paper towel for applying varnish. Theres no lint to worry about and no oily or varnish soaked rags around the shop.
Ive applied the varnish to the surface with the lathe spinning at about 400 rpm and I put on enough varnish to make the surface shine. Then I turn up the lathe to about 600 rpm and really force the varnish into the wood for a few minutes. The finish will look dull at this point. I then give it one last coat until it shines again and then I"ll leave it until tomorrow.
Here is the bowl at present:

Tomorrow Ill give it one last coat and let it dry until Sunday afternoon. Then Ill take a green nylon pad  turn the lathe on to 700 rpm and polish the surface. This will smooth any surface imperfections and leave the surface satin smooth. Then Ill polish it with wax and its done.
More photos on Sunday when its finished.
Our next project is some candle stick holders for a friend of mine and Ill begin cogitating about that early next week.
Have a lovely weekend and Ill see you Sunday.
VW

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