The carver takes his round gouge chisel and slowly starts making plunge cuts down the side of the sphere. He continues as he works around the object. when he senses the appropriate time has come, he changes and uses his fluter chisels, and then beings to perfect the piece. Such is the traditional way that the 3" Fluted Bun Foot is made. Today, there is obviously a more time-sensitive way to make this bun foot, but the essence of quality and design remain unchanged.
If you are trying for a simpler look, this bun foot is also available in an
non-fluted version.