865-213-2172 askwoodpops@gmail.com
Mineral Inlay Hummingbird Platter #394

Mineral Inlay Hummingbird Platter #394

Apr 10, 2013

Piece #394 – Steamed Beech, Dyed Calcite Crystals – 11.5″ by 2″

This steamed beech platter features a hummingbird drinking from a Hibiscus flower. The bird and flower  inlay are about 1/4 inch deep. Minerals used were calcite, fushite, howlite and obsidian. The outside border is optical calcite with the inlay cut all the way through the wood so that light passes through the optical calcite. I have invested about 100 hours of my time in the piece. It has it’s own display stand.

Go Here to Shop
Figured Bowl with Turquoise Inlay #391

Figured Bowl with Turquoise Inlay #391

Mar 8, 2013

Piece #391 – Ambrosia Maple, Turquoise inlay – 11.5″ by 4″ – SOLD

 

Much like Spalted Maple and other forms of figured maple, Ambrosia Maple is technically not a specific species of Maple, but rather a general description of any type of Maple that has been infested by ambrosia beetles. The beetles bore into the tree, and with it bring fungus that discolors the wood. Ambrosia Maple is considered a decorative feature which gives the wood additional character, and is sometimes available for purchase.

 

Huge Inlaid Fruit Bowl #390

Huge Inlaid Fruit Bowl #390

Mar 8, 2013

Piece #390 – Ambrosia Maple, mineral inlay – 15.5″ by 6″ – SOLD

 

Much like Spalted Maple and other forms of figured maple, Ambrosia Maple is technically not a specific species of Maple, but rather a general description of any type of Maple that has been infested by ambrosia beetles. The beetles bore into the tree, and with it bring fungus that discolors the wood. Ambrosia Maple is considered a decorative feature which gives the wood additional character, and is sometimes available for purchase.

 

Ambrosia Maple Bowl #389

Ambrosia Maple Bowl #389

Mar 7, 2013

Piece #389 – Ambrosia Maple – 9″ by 2.5″ – SOLD

 

Much like Spalted Maple and other forms of figured maple, Ambrosia Maple is technically not a specific species of Maple, but rather a general description of any type of Maple that has been infested by ambrosia beetles. The beetles bore into the tree, and with it bring fungus that discolors the wood. Ambrosia Maple is considered a decorative feature which gives the wood additional character, and is sometimes available for purchase.

 

Red Tulip Pedestal Bowl #379

Red Tulip Pedestal Bowl #379

Jan 17, 2013

Piece #379 – Poplar – Calcite Inlay Band – 10″ by 6.5″ – SOLD

 

This piece has a blue Calcite inlaid band along the bottom. Finished using red and blue milk paint with a lacquer finish. I sanded the bowl to 320 grit sandpaper. Sealed it with a one pound cut of shellac. The first coat of paint was blue and the second coat was red. When it was completely cured (24 hrs.) I sanded through the red to expose some blue and also some raw wood. Finished it with three coats of spray lacquer. After curing I buffed it with 0000 steel wool and completed it on the Beal Buffing System.