Description
Hurricane Sandy Platter is an unusual piece of wood is from a 30 year old weeping cherry. Notice the horizontal line dividing the center of the piece like a bathing suit waist line. This is where a graft unites the tree trunk and a cutting from another tree which creates the upside down branches. It is interesting how seamless the wood grows together just leaving a noticeable change in grain direction. The size is 18 x 15 x 2.5 inches.
Tree Grafting
Hurricane Sandy Platter features the graft section from an ornamental weeping cherry tree. This is the first time I have seen the grain pattern of a grafting on a large tree. Â The line is where two sections from different trees grow together. Â The arborist cuts the parent tree to accept the growth from another tree which is graft into the original tree upside down. Â This creates the weeping branches.
The style of this platter is Natural Edge. Â Notice that both sides maintain the organic bark edge. Â Most often a bowl is made from a block of wood and the edges are cut away forming a perfect circle. Â Because the wood is from a graft I want to show the grain pattern as it appears in the tree.
Here is another platter made from the grafting of a tree. Topless Platter
Gift Ideas
Should you be looking for a special gift similar to Hurricane Sandy Platter and do not see it in this web store then take check out my Etsy shop. Also, I also accept commissions and perhaps we can work on a project that will meet your exact specifications.
I design all my items in my studio in Montvale, New Jersey, USA. I divide my time between the lathe and the workbench where I employ secondary operations to enhance the piece.  These techniques include pyrography which is a wood burning technique, carving, piercing and painting.