Unique Large Wood turned bowl handmade on the lathe using repurposed Maple Burl from the Finger Lakes region.

A wood burl happens due to irregular tree grain pattern growth due to some kind of stress. The tree’s grain grows abnormally, twisting and interlocking with itself. During this process, the wood formed swirling grain patterns. As having very unusual and beautiful abstract grain pattern, not only it is beautiful to look at, but is entirely unique with no two pieces of burl to ever be the same.

Note that this piece is particularly large for being made from such burl.

The finish is first done on the lathe with a mixture of shellac and boiled linseed oil using a friction polish technique to provide a light glossy appearance and then a thin coat of polyurethane is applied for durability. The interior is not made to hold water and this bowl is rather recommended for object, fruit or display but not for salad or overly wet item.

Each piece is custom designed in term of shape and wood pattern with each listing being unique and to be removed when sold, making it truly one of a kind. And it can be further personalized for free by adding a wood engraved short message on the bottom of the piece. Just contact me to define details.

The little imperfection of the wood and of its natural grain, which I am trying to show as much as possible through the different pictures displayed, is what is giving character to this piece. And I am doing my best to describe and show this piece (and feel free to contact me if you would like any more information or pictures) but if this piece when received does not meet your expectations, then please let me know and return it for refund or replacement

Ship free within domestic US.