Product Description

Special Note:

ALL THESE BLANKS ARE INDIVIDUALLY PHOTOGRAPHED SO YOU GET THE EXACT PIECE YOU WANT! BURL MAY CANTAIN VOIDS AND OR CRACKS AS PICTURED!

Thuya Burl (Tetraclinis articulata) is one of the world's most luxurious burl woods, prized for its exceptional figure, rich color, and unmistakable natural fragrance. Harvested from the burl growths of the Thuya tree native to the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, this rare wood is renowned for its intricate burl eyes, swirling grain, and remarkable depth. Thuya Burl ranges from warm golden amber to reddish-brown, often accented by darker veins and countless small burl eyes that create a mesmerizing, three-dimensional appearance. It turns beautifully with sharp tools, producing crisp detail and smooth surfaces. Its fine, dense grain sands easily and polishes to a brilliant, glass-like finish, revealing incredible chatoyance and depth. During turning, the wood releases a pleasant cedar-like aroma that adds to the experience. Because of its rarity and breathtaking figure, Thuya Burl is a favorite among experienced turners and collectors for creating high-end, heirloom-quality pieces. Common uses include turning blanks, bowls, hollow forms, lidded boxes, pens, knife scales, pipe making, decorative objects, and fine art turnings.

Special Note:

DUE TO THE NATURE OF A BURL, THE BLANKS OFTEN CONTAIN DEFECTS. WE TRY OUR BEST TO TAKE PICTURES OF ANY DEFECTS SO PLEASE LOOK CAREFULLY. MAY INCLUDE BUG HOLES, CRACKS, VOIDS, BARK POCKETS, ETC!!!

   Green/undried wood - moisture content varies
   Fully sealed in wax to prevent degrade
   Protective wax seal guaranteed for 30 days
   All orders fulfilled within 2 business days
   Shipments fully insured against loss and damage