Australian Red Mallee Burl Cap – 2 kg – 4 kg

Description

Note: The 2 kg – 4 kg is a reference to the wood’s weight when cut fresh. During transit from Australia, it dries and can lose up to 35% of its weight.

The Red Mallee Burl (Eucalyptus oleosa, E. socialis) is prized for its vibrant color and heavy concentration of burl eyes. Mallee trees are scrubland vegetation that is common in many parts of Australia and has dozens of varieties. The trees are prolific producers of burl growths that can be harvested without cutting down the tree, which is why you normally see Australian burls in cap form. Burl caps are flat on one side, exposing the heart and sap wood but the outer rounded side is bumpy or jagged with the bark edge.

Features:

• Vibrant color mixed with burl eyes and unique grain patterns
• Excellent for turning or carving one-of-a-kind bowls
• Resaw to create one-of-a-kind turned items

Specifications:

• Region: Australia
• Weight: 2 kg – 4 kg. This is a reference to the wood’s fresh cut weight. During transit from Australia, it dries and can lose up to 35% of its weight.

What’s Included:

• (1) Australian Red Mallee Burl Cap – 2 kg – 4 kg

Notes:

• Wood is a product of nature, and as such, no two pieces are alike to start with, the same wood growing in different locales can vary greatly even though it is the exact same species.
• Due to the nature of wood movement, shrinkage and expansion are possible.
• Burls are purchased according to the weight.