Cherry Platter

A shallow platter in cherry, sourced from the Kent Woodturners wood store. The blank had a significant crack on one side which dictated much of the design - the foot shape had to work around it, and the shallowness steered me towards a platter rather than a bowl.

One crack I was able to repair, but the other called for a different approach to the foot. These are the compromises that make each piece unique - the wood tells you what it wants to be, and you learn to listen.

Despite the challenges, the cherry came up beautifully. The warm, honey-coloured grain has a subtle shimmer under the shellac and wax finish, and the shallow form makes it a practical piece for fruit or bread.