A Discussion On Spalted Maple Burl

By Della Monroe


Trees are very important in the production of several items. That is why you will find many lumbers in the country. Their main customers are the manufacturing companies which need logs for their production processes. The work of transforming logs into useful final products is not easy. However, it is satisfying to look at how awesome the end product is. Spalted maple burl makes very great items.

When trees are placed inside the house, they make the house look very inviting and warm. Also, they do improve the air quality in the interior space. A tree like spalted maple can be used to serve very many functions. All trees are useful to human kind and that is why many governments have come up with strict laws on conservation of plant-life.

Spalted maple is good at making furniture due to its durability. Coffee tables, kitchen fixtures and sofa sets are some of the furniture made from this plant. Interior decor fixtures can also be made from it too. They communicate elegance and class.

Maple burls become spalted if a part of the trees is under stress. So they actually result as deformities. If you are to see them in the forest or before they are worked on, they are very unattractive. However, they are fine for use in large scale sculpting and projects which require wood turning. The grain texture is incredible and this is one aspect that makes the products made from this tree stunning.

These trees are quite huge. They are very tall too. They are great for use in creation of artwork and production of fixtures which need a very wide surface area. Make sure the burl is picked by a person who has an eye for magnificent color, figure and texture. It is obvious that any good quality product will come at a cost. However, this products give you value for your money.

If the carpenter is skilled at sanding, planning and finishing the pieces, the end product will be very beautiful. That is why carpentry skills are very important besides getting a good raw material for the woodwork project. You have to maintain the unkempt edges and rough texture of a particular tree in the final product. This is what attracts the attention of the customer. The uniqueness of the item is evident and the contours are very visible.

The tree has bold colors and the patterns are figured. There is no other wood design which can match up to it on these features. That is why the products go at very high prices. They are also favorites to those who want to showcase fine craftsmanship. Veneer with such qualities are been made currently but there is no way the natural coloration, intensity and texture can be achieved.

The pigmentation of this wood is not deep. That is why the customer has the option to choose whether a deeper staining can be done or the natural appearance can be maintained. Lacquer can also be applied if the customer wants the item to appear highly polished. Either way, it looks just perfect.




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