Woodturning Spalted Maple

“Many of the woods I use are from trees that are cut down for construction. This is wood that would otherwise be burned or end up in a landfill.
To me, it is exciting to find the hidden beauty in a chunk of wood. Even a very plain piece of wood offers design opportunities. When working with plain wood, I often enhance the wood by carving or burning. My carved and burned designs mimic textures and patterns found in nature.
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[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Very nice Heather. Love all the spalting. You made the right decision I do believe.

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks Doug! I do have more pieces with this spalting in it, so I may make a set of a few different pieces

[@hayesrutherford9415]

Nice when mother nature adds to the look.

[@spiritwynd]

It sure is! Thanks for watching ❤️

[@barry.w.christie]

Another piece which is completely different to what I'd though it'd be ... gorgeous as usual 👍

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks Barry! I thought about making a wide mouth vase about 1/2 way through, but I had this shape in mind when I started.

[@toddatglencovewoodworks]

Great job Heather! 😊. That looks very nice

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks Todd!

[@bradwiebelhaus7065]

Looks good, Heather.

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks Brad

[@alanneel2749]

Nice, I like the way the sanding sealer didn’t yellow the wood👍👍
I wood have started with the ruffing gouge “roughing “

[@danangel586989]

Hi Heather, looks awesome

[@danceswithaardvarks3284]

turned out gorgeous Heather. Great shape

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks, Mike! I have a few more pieces of this maple, so I might make a few matching pieces!

[@WoodWizardrybyColin]

What a stunnine piece love the shape and spalting well done

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks Colin! I have a few more pieces in mind for the leftover pieces that I have. Maybe a set?🤔

[@ClintHitchcock]

Beautiful piece.

[@emgiwoodworks]

Hi Heather, you didn't mention that you had a video coming up but its another nice one!
Cheers & thnx again for earworming!
/Leo 😎

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks Leo! I try to get a video out every week, so I wasn't even thinking about it while earworming for you yesterday 🙃

[@mpart_woodlathe-stuff]

Hi Heather ! Made yourself a sweet onion vase eh ? or perhaps a Vidalia ? What I may call it, it's simplicity makes it a standout ! Thanks for sharing. Take care. -Mike

[@spiritwynd]

I never thought of an onion! You're right, it does look like an onion!😁

[@mpart_woodlathe-stuff]

@@spiritwynd 👍😎

[@trurex007lee7]

Very nice. After seeing how well yours turned out I’m disappointed that I cut my log in half for two bowls rather than a Vance with the accented spalting.

[@valeriehenschel1590]

Well done. Did that ring shake give you any trouble or did it stay tight?

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks Val. It didn't cause any trouble