Spalted Maple Bowl Blank JS394
2.1" x 8.1" x 8.2"
2.6 lbs.
This is a heavily spalted maple block, and the spalting runs through and through. Black zone-spalting lines wander across the entire piece, with pale, creamy maple between them. At just over 2" thick and roughly 8" square, this block is well suited to a shallow bowl, a platter, a plate, or a decorative dish, where the spalting can be the star. It would also work for a square-rimmed piece if you want to keep the corners.
One end has some drying checks that terminate 1-1.5" into the blank -- see close-up photo of the top of the blank. If you plan to use the full potential of the block, you’ll want to secure those with CA glue before turning. If you’re turning a smaller piece, they will likely cut away.
This blank was sealed while drying to control checking and is fully air-dried to under 10% moisture content. It’s ready to turn to final thickness.