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.

Besides been used for production of various products, trees provide a soothing and cool atmosphere if they are indoors. Many different commodities can be made from Maple burl which has spalted. The government and non-governmental organizations are making efforts to conserve trees because they understand how valuable the product is to mankind.

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.

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.

The quality of the final item is determined by the skills of the carpenter. He or she has to be good at planning, sanding and doing the finishing. Efforts should be made to maintain the roughness of the log and the unkempt edges. These are the traits which draw customers to the items. They bring out the uniqueness of the wood and its natural contours.

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 maple wood pigment has a light color. This means that the customer can decide on the wood pieces to be used for the finishing. Some prefer to use dark stains while others are comfortable with the wood natural tone. You can also have it coated with lacquer to give it a more polished appearance. The outcome is appealing. However, remember you have the final say on what will be done to the product and no option is better than the other.




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