STEVIE
Stevie is a small live edge wood bowl that I hand turned on my lathe from cherry burl wood responsibly sourced here in Bourbon County, Kentucky. This particular piece of cherry was from the burl of the tree.
Burls are knotty growths on trees where the wood has grown in a deformed manner. The deformation of the wood as the tree grew created a unique and visually striking grain when viewed from any vantage point. Within the burl were voids and sections of decay. Hence, there are large holes and dark decayed portions of the wood, and the thicknesses of the walls change in relation to the natural disfigurement of the wood. The holes and decayed portions were left intact and add to the uniqueness of the piece.
This live edge wood bowl measures approximately 4″ wide, 2″ tall, and 1-1/2″ deep. I finished the wood with high friction polish which enhances the natural changes in coloring, tone, and grain in the wood.
Care instructions are included with the purchase of this piece.
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A little about me….
I’m a historical archaeologist and spend my days excavating sites, analyzing artifacts, and writing up my findings. When I’m not in the field, you’ll find me in my woodshop. I primarily use found and reclaimed wood from here in Central Kentucky. It’s my hope that incorporating elements of the wood as I found it into each piece serves as a reminder that the object you see once was part of a beautiful, living tree. Learn more about me and my shop here.