MMark preparing the chuck spigoton the Ash blank

Mark inserting the Ash blank into the chuck

Mark explaining the use of the long grind bowl gourge

Mark usinthe long grind bowl gouge for roughing out

Mark part shaping the lid of the box and parting it off

Mark hollowing the base of the box

Mark explains the use of honing gouges

Mark checks the fit of the lid

Mark shaping the lid

Mark refining the shape of the finial

The lid fitted on the base and a bead formed on the joint

Mark shaping the base of the box

The finial lid reversed in the chuck to finish the underside

Mark spraying the lid black

Mark spraying the base

Mark appluing Gilt Cream to the lid

Mark applying Gilt Cream to the base

Mark and the part finished lidded box

Mark facing off and preparing a bowl blank held din compression between the tailstock and the chuck jaws

The bowl blank reversed into the chuck

Mark texturing the bowl with a power carver

The textured surface after burning

Mark applying Copper leaf to the centre

Mark demonstrates the alternative way of displaying teh lidded box

Alternative way to display a bowl

Mark with the two part finished pieces