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Woodturning and Maple Burl Tons of character in this Maple Burl Bowl between the hard wood and the new yellow sapwood. It does not get better than this. My artist signature is on base. What is Burl? When you see a round bump on a tree that is a burl. It is not a tumor or tree cancer. This is a defensive action the tree uses to protect itself after insect invasion or storm damage. Burl is highly sought after by wood workers because of the grain patterns that are exhibi

Burl Wood Bowls This Wooden Oak Burl Bowl has incredible character. A Burl is the bump sometimes growing on a tree trunk. It is rather ugly from the outside, but the inside offers amazing opportunities for the artist. This Wooden Oak Burl Bowl has tons of character with the texture and colors that are unique to oak burl. When you notice a round bump on a tree that is a burl. Most likely the cause is when the tree suffered insert damage or environmental damage and the tree

Handmade Ambrosia Bowl This Ambrosia Display Bowl is of the Maple species. It is handmade on a wood lathe. The Ambrosia Beetles enter the wood and create these wonderful markings. Each bowl has different markings. I see a crab crawling on the beach. The markings are from insect damage as the beetles infest the tree. As they eat the tree fibers they leave behind these brown markings. The dots in the markings are holes where the insects enter and exit the wood. Eventually

Cherry Tree Wood Becomes Family Heirlooms Natural Edge Family Commission is a set of four natural edge bowls that I made for family honoring their dad. A Cherry Tree grew at the grave site. Eventually, the tree became too large and began to cause damage in the area. The son spoke with the cemetery officials into allowing him to secure logs from the tree. He understands that meaningful family heirlooms can be created from the wood. Natural Edge Wood Bowls I received a phone c

Vintage American Furniture Technique Wood Bowl with Milk Paint is first painted with a solid coat of orange pant, then I cover it with a solid coat of blue paint. When dry I use sandpaper to expose the orange color. Makers use this technique often to restore or duplicate vintage American furniture. As the paint wears away the previous layers of color begin to appear. This becomes obvious on high spots where there is wear from rubbing. Milk paint is organic and made from na

Oak Burl Texture has very distinct patterns of swirling threads and tangled string like images. I apply a stain to the wood and the patterns pop. I thought it was worthwhile to show you these patterns on the bottom of this Oak Burl bowl enhanced with blue dye. A Burl is the bump that you may see growing on a tree. It is rather ugly from the outside, but the inside offers amazing opportunities for the artist. Some people think that the tree has a tumor or cancer. This is not

Milk Paint Green Fruit Wood Bowl is decorated with milk paint to present a vintage look.  I paint the entire bowl with green milk paint. When dry I use sandpaper to expose the natural cherry wood. Maker’s use milk paint to restore or duplicate vintage furniture.  As the the paint rubs away from the high spots previous layers of color begin the appear.  Milk paints are non toxic, food safe and made from natural products.  I may use this painting technique when a finished bowl

Description This is a Large Walnut Bowl featuring a decorative rim. It is no surprise that Walnut is so much in demand.  The colors are always rich and the wood cuts beautifully. Handmade on a wood lathe this bowl features beautiful grain and colorful brown markings. The rich brown earth tone colors and age rings make this a special bowl with tons of character. It is not often I find walnut wood this large with these gorgeous patterns. This bowl is perfect centerpiece for a t