Description

We rescued this poplar log in 2020 from a farm in Alberta where it would have probably faced combustion by campfire.

The grain figures shooting out of the big knot really look like they could grab you.

The colors and abstract figures of the grain pattern stimulate the imagination and can serve as focal point in any decor.

This log was drying so fast on the lathe it started warping before it was done which resulted in a interesting rim thickness variance.

The rim of the bowl follows the natural shape of the wood with the bark removed and sanded smooth.

After a year of drying I flattened the bottom so it can sit flat again.

This bowl was sanded to 400 grit and finished with multiple coats of pure tung oil.

Tung oil is a non-toxic, hard-drying oil that penetrates the wood to form a matte finish which emphasize the grain and color.

Dimension:

Lenght: 9-1/2″

Width: 8-1/2″

Height: 4-1/2″

Thickness: 3/8″ to 1/16″