A Discussion On Spalted Maple Burl

By Della Monroe


There are many people who have invested in lumbering. After cutting down the trees, they are transported to companies which need them as raw materials. There are so many products in the market today which could not be available if there were no plants. Spalted maple burl can be put into many uses.

Many production processes need trees. That is why campaigns on plant life conservation have become intensified. Besides that, trees have many benefits. If placed in the rooms, the air quality is enhanced and they make the environment warm and inviting.

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.

These burls are born as deformities when a branch or tree trunk is stressed. In their natural state, they are very ugly. However, if they are chopped and made into different designs, they look very attractive. They can be used for wood-turning and large sculpting too. They have incredible texture varieties in their grain which becomes stunning after the project is complete.

The tree can become very tall and huge. They are therefore used in the making of items which require wide surfaces. They can also be used in creating art. Ensure you go for one that has an awesome color, texture and figure. Every quality item comes at a price and this products cost quiet a fortune. However, for those who place emphasis on quality, the product is worth the effort.

The tree should only be sanded, planed and finished by someone who is very experienced and skilled in carpentry. Otherwise, the outcome may not be that good. While working with it, the roughness should be retained and the edges remain unkempt. These are the features which appeal to the eye of the customer. They set the product apart from the rest. The contours should be very conspicuous and the wood uniqueness brought out sufficiently.

The product has bold colors and figured patterns. No other product can hold a light to it when it comes to unique tree designs. They can also be used to show fine craft skills and that is why many times their prices are high. Due to the high demand of products made from this tree, veneers have been made to resemble it. However, the intensity, texture and coloration of the original product cannot be achieved in veneer.

The wood is light. This gives the clients alternatives on how he or she wants the furniture to be designed. Some have no problem with having the items in their natural color. However, those who want the color to be deeper will have the products painted with a darker oil or stain. For high level polishing, lacquer should be applied. There is no an alternative which is superior to the rest. It all depends on personal preferences and taste.




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