Woodturning a Holey Walnut Bowl - a difficult finish, worth it?

I wasn’t sure about this wood from the beginning. I knew it could have a large void, and so wanted to see how it would look - if it didn’t come completely apart!
First challenge was to decide on mortise vs tenon and then select the best location for the tenon.
You can see in the video how i had just enough wood to get adequate purchase with the chuck to be able to turn safely.
Once i turned the piece around, i had to take light and small cuts as i get closer to the void, in order not to make the bowl fly apart.
Absolutely nerve racking to see the chuck at the base of the bowl as I’m finishing the interior!
Overall i’m pleased with how it turned out, and there is even some nice, subtle figure in the walnut interior that really looks great.
let me know what you think in a comment. :)
Wood is walnut with live edge, turned on Laguna Revo lathe.
Sanded down to about 800 grit and finished inside and out with Odie’s Oil and wax finish.
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Disclaimer: this video is for entertainment purposes only, and is not meant as instruction on woodturning techniques. I am a self taught turner, and may be (probably) using alternative techniques than other professionals use or teach.
Woodturning can be very dangerous if not careful - so don’t try this at home!

[@edwarddunai7596]

I really like this project, and the unique camera angle through the hole is incredible. This is one of my favorite woods with how rich the color is. Have you considered using resin to fill the holes so that it becomes a usable bowl

[@scottsdalewoodworks]

thank you 😊 i have thought about that, but i haven’t done any resin / epoxy casting at all yet. it could still hold larger items like fruit, etc

[@edwarddunai7596]

@@scottsdalewoodworks it could, and also as part of a decorative installation with silk flowers and such.
I didn't mention it before but I love the live edge element as well, really brings the piece to life. Walnut will always be among my favorites!

[@iatros69]

Fill the empty spaces with resin?
Although this good as is too

[@scottsdalewoodworks]

yeah, had thought if void was too large that it wouldn’t work or would need resin. (haven’t done resin casting yet, so that’s another thing) mostly wanted to challenge myself with keeping a large void and still have an aesthetically pleasing, if not also somewhat functional bowl.

[@iatros69]

Makes perfect sense. It would work very well as a fruit bowl with aeration from below@@scottsdalewoodworks