Brown Mallee Burl Plate

I got a piece of Brown Mallee burl a while back and I finally got around to turning it. It was a very scarry turn at first, due to the fact that it was so far out of balance. I decided to leave all parts of the burl in the plate to show the transitions that emerged as I continued the piece. To me it looks like a plate that was found off a shipwreck. I used a tung oil and urethane blend to bring out the colors and details of the burl to finish. It was then waxed with a few coats of renaissance wax. This is definately the most “artsy” piece I’ve ever done, but it was fun working with some really nice wood and taking a chance on the final product.

-- Patrick