Selasa, 29 Maret 2016

Spalted Maple Burl, Effortless Aesthetics

By Ronald Evans


It is a known fact that trees are being cut down for its many uses. These are then transferred by bigger vehicles to firms that needs logs for production of different goods that people use on a daily basis. Especially when it comes to materials made out of wood. This can be attributed to the fact wood creates a soothing effect to the overall aura of a home.

Out of these, wood is the most widely used in getting materials for other various products like furniture. This is because it creates a calming ambiance to any room. And realistically, it does not have too many qualified substitutes. It became something people cannot do without because of its versatility, especially spalted maple burl.

People often forget the real reason behind this, only thinking about how it can be used. It is better if you know how this material came about and entered your homes. The process of spalting is created by nature. The wood is invaded by fungus and in a way, yes, it is rotting.

You cannot just fight nature when it takes its course. That is why most of the time, when a log is processed, there is only a small part that allows for this procedure. What remains will go back to the ground and deteriorate like it should. Then it will be useless.

This can also be attributed to humidity, climate and temperature which is still fine because it would still be creating the same effect. When a log is processed, it doe not usually give out the same thing because this procedure can be limited. Most makers can go on walks to the woods without finding anything.

Spalting can actually be attributed to the weather and temperature. The wood attracts fungal attack. That is just how it is. After which, the fungus creates a pattern, staining the wood in a color like champagne when it is already decaying. Rotten yes, ugly no. It is by this process that the interesting marks on them are made.

Aside from home furniture, some musical instruments have also been made out of this component. Even that has proven to create something good, especially on guitars. Aside from guitars, it is also used on many woodwind instruments such as flutes and the like. Its many uses also find its way to musicians.

That gives it an advantage over the others. Mild processes for it can produce a real work of art. There are many other species that can be used but you will find maple as the most common, the best loved and rightfully so. Ideally, it works best in furniture as an addition or a feature.

It is art in its own right, so that people value it. Those who knows how it is produced will appreciate it even more because of its ability to decay and be beautiful at the same time, without you even realizing it. That alone makes so much for most of the things that men themselves try to create on furniture.




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