Materials Used in our turning
In my turnings, I include many unique products from all over the world. These
woods, metals and stones have sparked my interest their origin and the region they come from.
These pages are my attempt to share the history and information I have learned about each of the woods,
stones and other items I have used creating my art.
Exotic Wood and Domestic Wood
Burl
A Burl is a figured piece of wood. When the burl is still on the tree it
looks like an ugly growth or knot sticking out from the tree that does not belong. However, the wood under the bark is
something quite different it is the most beautiful you can find. It is composed of unique swirls of grain and small eyes from branches that
have grown from the burl. Burls can be found on almost any tree, but they are not common making them the rarest and most beautiful part of the tree.
Metals
Gemstones
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