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Manzanita Wooden Sphere root burl is one of the most beautiful woods I fabricate.  It is also, the most difficult as it contains rocks and dirt will dull tools quickly. I purchase this exotic wood from a licensed California logger who harvests the wood after a wildfire has destroyed the tree.  Manzanita is a protected species as it should be.  The approximate size of this sphere is 7 inches in diameter. Manzanita wood always has incredible character.  This Manzanita Burl Root

Manzanita wood has incredible character.  This Manzanita Burl Root Bowl comes from a section of the tree root. Although it is very time consuming to process Manzanita, the battle is worthwhile. Manzanita root burl is on the top of my list for one of the most beautiful woods I get to work with.  No other wood that offers such organic natural features. At the same time Manzanita is probably the most difficult wood I fabricate. It is filled with rocks,sand and dirt which quickly

Beautiful Wood Manzanita burl is certainly one of the favorite woods I work with. No other material can produce the organic nature of a piece as Manzanita. It is extremely difficult to fabricate as it contains rocks, sand, dirt, voids and sometimes creatures which quickly dull the cutting tools. The battle to tame a Manzanita Sphere Hollow Form is tedious, but the final result is well worth it. Every piece is a struggle and I promise not work with this wood again. But once c

Fabulous Wood Nothing beats the organic nature of the art pieces that can I produce with Manzanita Burl Bowl. The Manzanita root burl is perhaps the most beautiful wood I work with. Each piece has its own unique character. In the raw form it is really ugly. I have a theory that the uglier the wood the more interesting and better looking the final piece. Manzanita is a very difficult wood to fabricate as it contains rocks, sand, dirt which dulls the tools very quickly. It is l

Manzanita Burl Hollow Form Manzanita is a very difficult wood to process, but the results are always rewarding. Just take a  look at this photo of the Manzanita Burl Hollow Form bowl.  It is easy to understand the appeal of this wood.  The size is 8.5 diameter by 7 inches high. It is the Collection of Karen Adler. The organic nature of Manzanita Burl lends itself to creating one of a kind art pieces like this Manzanita Burl Hollow Form. It is perhaps the most beautiful wood I

Description Manzanita Relic Bowl is a Manzanita Burl woodturning that resembles a piece that might be found at an archaeological dig. There is a slight flat spot on the side so that in rests in that position. This is an unusual shape for me. Because the raw material is expensive I had to reach out of my comfort zone to make an art piece with that was not functional. I am happy with the result and can report that Manzanita Relic Bowl quickly sold at a gallery. Manzanita Woo

Inspiration for this Manzanita Wooden Bowl comes from the early pottery of Native Americans.  The wood features terracotta earth tone colors.  The shape displays age and missing pieces from years of misuse. The size is 7 inches by 4 inches deep. Manzanita is one of the most beautiful woods I work with as an artist.  If organic forms are appealing to you will like this Manzanita Wooden Bowl. Every Manzanita root burl displays a unique character. As a raw material it is quite u

Description This Manzanita piece is Cracked Orb.  It is a very difficult wood to process. It contains pockets of dirt and rocks which quickly dulls tools.  Once the battle with Manzanita is complete, the reward is a beautiful piece.  The size of Cracked Orb is 7.5 diameter by 7 inches high. Manzanita Species Manzanita burl is a beautiful wood. It produces the best organic pieces. It is very difficult to fabricate as it contains rocks, sand, dirt, voids and sometimes bugs.  Wo

Description I call this bowl Volcano Crater Bowl because it reminds me of an violent event.  There is severe damage and beauty at the same time. This bowl features incredible color and textures from the root burl. The size of this piece is 6.5 diameter by 3.5 inches high. Manzanita Wood Unlike any other wood Manzanita offers the wood artist opportunities to experiment and explore organic forms.  Manzanita root burls are the most beautiful woods I work with. Every piece has it

I refer to this piece as an Offering Bowl. The exterior is organic and irregular while the interior is smooth and welcoming.  Working with Manzanita is a journey with so much to discover. This why I love developing Manzanita pieces. The bark intrusions, insect damage, root and branch connections add character to each Manzanita piece.  I spend a lot of time looking at each root ball to determine the form I can unlock from the raw material.  I believe  Michelangelo said it is t

Sedona Sunset reminds me of my visits to Sedona.  Looking out to the hills and desert with their incredible colors and the texture of the desert.  This is the natural color of Manzanita wood.  See the similarities between the desert and Manzanita? Process Nothing beats the organic nature of the art pieces that I am able to produce with Manzanita Burl. The Manzanita burl is the most beautiful wood I work with. Each burl has its own unique character with variations in color. In

Description Faux Pottery Bowl is Manzanita wood that captures the organic feel of Native American clay pottery.  The size is 8 diameter by 4 inches deep with a walnut oil finish.  The wood color is natural as are the voids and crevices that form in the root ball. Process These burl root balls contain rocks and sand which makes the processing a difficult and time consuming task.  It is a battle to make the form and to keep the tools sharp.  Each piece has special challenges an