Box Elder is a species of Maple. Sadly, Kevin died in late 2016. a couple of freshly milled slabs. Return Policy & Discounts. I don't know if there is a defined proportion, but this one is pretty close. Box elder bowl with some heavy mineral stain in addition to some nice flame. Pen Blanks - Cast/PreTubed. Flame Box Elder is a softer wood, so the prayer wheel is lighter and requires a little extra attention to protect from scratching; it is sturdy long lasting and radiantly beautiful.
Freshly milled cant with one face in direct sunlight --- the two surfaces show how lighting changes the color of this wood (as it does for most woods). And be the first to know about limited releases, new design, rare discounts, and more. Three views of a bowl, nicely turned by David Keller (whom I thank for the pics) out of a particularly nice piece of flame box elder. Highly figured wood blank. Figured turning stock. Kitless Pen Making Supplies. Bowls with varying amounts of flame. Beautiful hand made pen using the rare and unique wood, box elder "flame". We can mill custom orders if the logs are available. Acer negundo of the family Aceraceae. Included is a high quality rollerball ink refill, which can easily be changed when it runs out.
If you look at the first three pics in the "web pics" section below, you'll see examples of why I tend towards the fungus, not the stress explanation (in addition to the fact that the aforementioned sawmill operator has seen stress without flame). New artist studio creation. Required condition standards are listed below. Spalted Hackberry 100 bft. I almost got the sapwood right (it's actually STILL to yellowish in these pics) but I lost sight of the fact that I had turned the heartwood from the true red of the wood to an orange that is not correct. This standard size prayer wheel is made out of beautiful flame box elder wood, sustainably harvested in our home state of Oregon. The natural beauty of wood defines the aesthetic elegance of woodwork. This set shows the large plank that is in the lower left of the pic above showing the batch I got from Kevin; I have sanded it down to 120 grit for the pics. Flame box elder slab coffee table on steel base.
If we're online, we'll answer immediately; otherwise, submit your message with your email and we'll reply asap. If the seller does not provide a return policy, our policy will be the default. Box elder "candywood" (just another name for flame box elder), moistened. RING FITTING: We highly recommend that you get your ring size in a COMFORT FIT measured by reputable jewelers UNTIL at least 2 agree on the same size (law of averages). Box elder piece with burl section and figured section. Cremation Urns Info. TO BOOK YOUR FREE IN-PERSON OR PHONE CONSULTATION CALL OR SUBMIT THE BELOW FORM. Is there any treatment that can be given to preserve the color against fading? Log end of a piece that is spalted and has punky white rot in the middle (you can see black-line spalting all the way around the white rot).
There is a long scholarly paper that contends, and appears to back up with experimental evidence, that stress definitely causes the red coloration to appear without any trace of the fungus. I had an extended conversation on a wood forum with a man, Kevin Jaynes, who ran a one-man sawmill operation and who has cut more box elder than most anyone else is likely to see in a lifetime and he initially contended that it was impossible for stress to be the cause, but he later relented somewhat from that position but he stated categorically that he had seen plenty of stress in box elder that is NOT accompanied by any red. The perfect addition for the home chef or for the tabletop. Bowl and Hollow Care. Two views of a hollow form that had to have been a real bear to turn.
Free shipping in the continental US. Box elder bowl blanks. I bought 3 boards that were very rough cut and when I brought them back yo the shop and cleaned them up I was pleasantly surprised by the colors, grain formation and swirls. Ring Cores, Blanks & Tools. You'll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click.
Both sides of a sample plank of box elder / Acer negundo --- HUGE enlargements are present. Check out our other listings. Food safe beeswax and mineral oil finish. Spalted slab with punky white rot in the middle. Pen Kits - Ballpoint. Non-flamed box elder bowl. Box Elder Flame custom made pen. The flame in the wood makes this a unique piece suitable for any home.
While most sellers offer a return policy equivalent to ours, some seller return policies may vary. End grain of the pieces directly above --- these look much more vibrant in reality than how they appear in this pic (the shift in color to the false orange REALLY makes a difference). Kevin had what is possibly the best set of box elder wood in the world and which is certainly the best I have ever seen or been aware of in any way. The pink will eventually fade away with UV exposure. Black enamel plated cranktop. 319 relevant results, with Ads.