Lather bowl. please help!

[Doctor]

Hi folks
I ordered a "geo bowl" a while back because when i saw it on the website it looked nice and big but when i recieved it i was very disappointed because it's way too small(and I mean really really tiny) I have a medium size brush and it covers the whole surface of the bowl so i can't really whip a good lather. However I love the looks of it.

It has a lip around the bowl, and it has a stand on the bottom to make it easier to hold.

My question to you fine gentlemen is this:
Anyone knows of a bowl in a similar design where it would have a stand on the bottom and is made of pottery/stoneware/ceramic material? perhaps at a market like walmart, target etc... ( i know i can have it made by a potter, but i wish not to do that, i already own a scuttle) here is the shape i'm looking for:

 

[bald1]

Doc,

I'd say what you're looking for is a medium sized Danish gravy bowl like this one here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/260941051571 3 1/4"H x 5 1/2" Diameter. This one is stainless and should hold heat after immersing in hot water very well.

 

[Doctor]

Thanks for the reply. However I don't like the stainless steel ones, and the one you mentioned doesn't have a stand to hold it in your hand. What i'm looking for is basically just a bowl with a little stand on the bottom to hold it. nothing fancy, nothing out of this world

 

[tracman]

I have been looking around for a similar bowl, I am a sucker for pottery. I have been looking at the farmers markets and craft fairs. If nothing else have one make locally. Good Luck and if you find one post it or pm me.

 

[mhdena]

If you must use a bowl, you can use a cereal bowl, a marble pesto bowl (these look nice).

Nothing beats face lathering though once you get the hang of it. No need for bowls no more. YMMV

 

[Doctor]

If you must use a bowl, you can use a cereal bowl, a marble pesto bowl (these look nice).

Nothing beats face lathering though once you get the hang of it. No need for bowls no more. YMMV

Face lathering gives me irritation.

 

[packersfan117]

Face lathering gives me irritation.

Same here. I don't know why, but it doesn't work for me. Even incredibly mild soaps like Mama Bear's Essential Oil Unscented makes my face hate me if I try to face lather.

 

[gus1942]

If you must use a bowl, you can use a cereal bowl, a marble pesto bowl (these look nice).

Nothing beats face lathering though once you get the hang of it. No need for bowls no more. YMMV

+1. I use a bowl to soak my brush.

 

[StubbleShaver]

Is this what you mean?

If so i picked this up in Poundland in the UK.

 

[Doctor]

thanks

 

[sgtbash999]

I might have to check out poundland then to see what they've got. I currently use a glass teacup. It works ok but I need something a little wider / deeper to really get into it without plastering the walls with foam!

 

[jsj_297]

That's weird the "GEO bowl" always appeared to be bigger than that in his videos, in ur pic it looks tee tiny!!!

 

[Acmemfg]

Try one of these....you can buy the set, pick your favorite, sell/give the others away
http://www.worldmarket.com/product/...53E7-AE9C-EB70A803E33D&clickid=mybuys_prod_cs

 

[Cheapogit]

I might have to check out poundland then to see what they've got. I currently use a glass teacup. It works ok but I need something a little wider / deeper to really get into it without plastering the walls with foam!

Have a look in charity shops, it's always interesting to see, and I often see those enormous novelty branded mugs in them (and often more interesting items, too!), and also Wilkos (Wilkinsons) if you have a branch close, they have loads of cheap mugs, this (without the brush) was less than £2, and comfortably holds a MWF puck in the base of it:

 

[PugslyCat]

I did a quick search for footed sherbert/sherbet bowls, as they seem about right:
http://www.etsy.com/search?includes%5B%5D=tags&q=sherbert+bowls

A similar search for footed bowls came up with quite a few suggestions.

 

[Doctor]

That's weird the "GEO bowl" always appeared to be bigger than that in his videos, in ur pic it looks tee tiny!!!

Ya I ordered the Geo Bowl based on his videos.. but when i received it I was like wow man this thing is way too tiny. My dry brush literally fills the whole surface of the bowl and it's a med size brush. If i wet the brush and try to lather in it, there is absolutely no room. It's only usable if you want to keep a small soap in it.

 

[BallisticBurrito]

It's not ceramic but I use a plastic, double-walled 'salsa bowl' from wal-mart then hit it with 100 grit sandpaper and carved some light crosshatches into it to help it build lather.

$1.50 totally worth it.

 

[itsmedave]

Doctor, I have a Danish Gravy Bowl like the one above that I paid a $1 for. You pay shipping on it and you can have it. It's plenty big enough to lather in. Just send me a PM

 

[ladykate]

It's not ceramic but I use a plastic, double-walled 'salsa bowl' from wal-mart then hit it with 100 grit sandpaper and carved some light crosshatches into it to help it build lather.

$1.50 totally worth it.

I agree - but they stopped the sale on them. Most Wal-Marts are without right now. Good item, though. Very easy to shlep on a trip and it is unbreakable. I curl my thumb over it and it is light and secure.

 

[bald1]

Doctor, I have a Danish Gravy Bowl like the one above that I paid a $1 for. You pay shipping on it and you can have it. It's plenty big enough to lather in. Just send me a PM

Dave,

If the doctor doesn't take you up on this, I'd be willing to buy it from you. I quit looking around here and am currently using a backpackers Sierra Cup.