Buckeye Burl also known as “Aesculus californica” is native to California, southern Oregon, and Ohio. It has swirling grain patterns with a mixture of blue, grey, black, and gold which blend in a beautiful color contrast. A burl is created when a tree encounters stress which may be from a virus, fungus, or an injury. Most burls grow under the ground attaching to the roots of the tree. This burl is from Oregon.

The finish contains four coats of Jojoba oil; sanded after each coat. Jojoba oil brings out the unique characteristics of the wood. To maintain the beauty of the Buckeye burl avoid using cleaning solutions instead use water in a damp rag. Remove the excess moisture with a clean towel. For polishing use a beeswax solution such as Howard Feed-N-Wax or Artisan Lemon Oil Wax is good. Just follow the directions from the manufacturer. Questions, you can call us anytime at 206-679-4084. Enjoy!

Legend for the stone inlay

1-    Petrified Wood

2-    Petrified Wood

3-    Tiger Iron

4-    Tiger’s Eye

5-    Yellow Jasper (fill)

6-    Obsidian

7-    Chrysocolla

8-    Petrified Wood

9-    Lapis

10- Red Jasper

11- Slag (from Montana mine)

12- Brecciated Jasper

13- Polychrome Jasper

14- Petrified Wood

15- Copper (fill)

16- Dendritic Fern Agate

17- Mookaite

18- Azurite

19-  Yellow Jasper (fill)