Though the idea of The Split Bowl technique has been around for a long time, there wseren't many uses for it when turning was limited to creating functional pieces. But when "function" was no longer a limiting criteria for turnings and moved into creating interesting objects, the Split Bowl Technique opens up all sorts of creative possibilities.
The procedure is within the capabilities of a newbie who can turn a shallow bowl and relatively easy for an intermediate turner.
Here's a link to the basic technique, with some examples done by three turners who use it in very different ways to create really nice pieces. The web page also has a link to a YouTube video of Alan Carter demonstrating the process, start to finish.
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If you're looking for something different to turn - this just might be somethig to try.
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