Large Spalted American Elm Oval Tray

Description

Completely hand carved, Rasped, filed, and sanding from a single block of American Elm (Ulmus Americana). The oval shape of the dish is inscribed within a Golden Ratio rectangle. For an interesting read, Google up this topic.

When I started, the knot was small on both sides. It just seemed to bloom as I cut into the wood. Quite an interesting contrast since the tortured grain around it swirls. I filled the gaps with wood flour and glue and sanded it fine. Twin fish tailed handles set off the oval which is cut just a little proud of 1/4" thick.

Over all dimensions are: 14 5/8" long by 7 5/8" wide and stands 1 5/8" thick. The bowl is 12 by 7 1/2 inches.

The finish is drug store grade mineral oil, applied until the wood could not take more and then waxed with natural beeswax. This leaves the surface food safe and will not turn rancid. Wipe clean with a slightly damp rag and oil periodically and it will out last you and me.

signed, dated and material identified on the bottom.

Great large tray/dish/bowl for table top display, catching the mail on a hall table or sorting jewelry on your nightstand.

Added on Oct 22, 2009

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