Sugar Maple is a hardwood maple tree, with deeply furrowed dark bark, found throughout Ontario. We all love this tree for the vivid orange and red leafy splendor of autumn colour and the joy of pouring maple syrup on our pancakes.
Brian mounted this large sugar maple burl on the lathe, shaping the bottom with the gouge to form graceful, fluted wings.
Attaching a chuck to the bottom, Brian removed the faceplate and turned the inside of the bowl. It revealed distinctive bark inclusions, colour variations and figuring. After the process of sanding, oiling and polishing, the bowl is finished. This prized bowl, with its rough, raw edge and unique, swirling grain patterns has a fine smooth finish.
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| Sugar Maple Burl Bowl |
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