{"product_id":"large-oblong-bowl-golden-brown-burl-bowl-mottled-colors-live-edge-siberian-black-elm-wood-irregular-asymmetric-312-q","title":"large oblong bowl, golden brown, burl bowl, mottled colors, live edge, Siberian black elm wood, irregular, asymmetric, 312-Q","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis one-of-a-kind freeform wooden bowl sculpture is curvy in form, burl figured, and has beautiful grain patterns.  It is 21\" long x 10\" wide x 10.5'' tall, 4 lbs., 0.2 oz.  \u003cbr\u003eThe salvaged Siberian black elm wood (Ulmus pumila) came from a 30” diameter,  60’ tall tree that was about 80 years old and covered with knobby burls.  Unfortunately, it fell in a severe late-winter ice storm in Oregon City, Oregon, in 2021. I was lucky to salvage 30 amazing pieces for carving.  \u003cbr\u003eWhile the wood was curing, I worked on this sculpture off and on for 12 months using a combination of both aggressive and delicate power tools combined with fine hand tools and tons of sandpaper.   Some of the item's bark has been preserved to add character.  \u003cbr\u003eA smooth, satin, oil-based finish protects the underside of this sculpture and a special food-safe wax protects both sides.  \u003cbr\u003eCare of your Valuable Art piece:    \u003cbr\u003e1.  The beauty of your art piece is best maintained by periodic gentle dust removal with a soft brush on a vacuum cleaner and, if you feel it is needed, occasional buffing with a very light coating of something like Howard Butcher Block (a tasteless and odorless mix of food grade mineral oil \u0026amp; natural waxes) which helps protect and enhance the rich colors.  \u003cbr\u003e2. As for all wood art, it should NOT be displayed in direct sunlight (no wood likes direct sun) because strong light fades rich colors.  Of course, some wood colors inevitably change over time. \u003cbr\u003e3. Display and use this treasure where it will be protected from chemicals, high moisture and damaging heat. \u003cbr\u003e4. If you have specific questions, you are welcome to email me:  rcpaulson@msn.com.  \u003cbr\u003eAbout Siberian Black Elm (Ulmus pumila) -- a typical tree is shown above.  \u003cbr\u003eSiberian Black Elm trees have a slippery, gooey sap that makes handling their wood a bit difficult and messy when it is green (not yet cured). If green, even the sawdust is a sticky, gooey mess.  The wood itself is soft and not strong enough for lumber.  However, its slightly reddish brown grain is very attractive for art pieces and wood with burls is especially attractive.  \u003cbr\u003eThe species is native to Asia and was introduced to the United States in the 1860s.  In the U.S., it is often considered an invasive tree, particularly because it is extremely hardy and fast-growing.  \u003cbr\u003eHowever, because of its high tolerance to extreme conditions (droughts, freezing cold, polluting city smoke, and poor soil) the tree is able to grow abundantly in locations where other trees cannot.  In the Midwest and Great Plains regions of the United States, the Siberian elm has a reputation for invading pastures, stream banks, roadsides, and prairies, but it is also purposely used for windbreaks.  It has been crossed with the American elm (U. americana) to produce an American elm-appearing hybrid that is resistant to Dutch Elm’s Disease.  \u003cbr\u003eThese trees are not recommended for use as an ornamental tree because limbs tend to break as they age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RC Paulson Wildwood Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62888640217457,"sku":"312-Q large oblong bowl","price":525.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6405\/2849\/files\/il_fullxfull.7358014593_qcij_884555c1-5635-4fc3-babf-22dcfedfb1f8.webp?v=1767896180","url":"https:\/\/www.rcpaulsonwildwoodart.com\/products\/large-oblong-bowl-golden-brown-burl-bowl-mottled-colors-live-edge-siberian-black-elm-wood-irregular-asymmetric-312-q","provider":"RC Paulson Wildwood Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}