Red Mallee Burl Bowl Blank 220 x 50mm

Red Mallee is an incredible species native to Australia. The wood has a beautiful colour and figure.  It’s a distinctive mix of bright red heartwood  with white sapwood. The wood exhibits dense and smooth nature with light sanding. The wood lumber assures a durable finish and natural artistic palette for artisans. Red Mallee burls have tight figure and colour that are best suited for pens, bowls, and other fine articles.

The wood is generally available as burl caps and sawn burl blocks. It’s usually shorter than trees and less available as lumbers. The wood has a tendency for burl growths which is used for turning and carvings.