{"product_id":"untitled-jul18_21-41-50","title":"Upcycled 10-in. Oak Burl Bowl w\/ Natural Bark","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted from reclaimed oak burl wood, this 10-inch wide by 4-inch tall bowl showcases nature's unique grain patterns and authentic bark edges from a tree fallen in St. Petersburg, Florida.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is one-of-a-kind, so this is the only one like it, and features rich character marks and organic beauty that celebrate sustainable craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect as a decorative centerpiece or thoughtful gift for woodworking enthusiasts, anyone environmentally conscious, and those who hate the thought of wasting beautiful natural resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural finish highlights the wood's warm tones and intricate burl formations. Upcycled materials mean zero waste and maximum environmental impact—own a functional art piece that tells a story of responsible creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a wood burl?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eLarge burls are scarce, highly prized natural anomalies formed as a tree’s defense mechanism.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eDisrupted growth hormones cause rapid, chaotic cell division and create a rounded, swollen outgrowth where the grain has grown in a deformed, swirling pattern due to stress like an injury, virus, insects, or fungal infection.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eBurl is filled with small knots from dormant buds and features wild, multidirectional patterns with no straight grain, which is what makes it so desirable by woodworkers for decorative veneers, bowls, and custom furniture.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt’s also difficult to split or work with hand tools due to chaotic interlocking fibers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MiCreations by Micah Lawrence","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54985028796788,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/micreationswoodwork.com\/products\/untitled-jul18_21-41-50","provider":"MiCreations by Micah Lawrence","version":"1.0","type":"link"}