All of our Sycamore blanks are kiln dried.

 

Widely distributed throughout Europe and the UK, Attractive for its creamy white to yellowish-white colour, it is usually straight grained with fine texture and a silky lustre. Sycamore should be felled in winter and converted as soon as possible to prevent staining and discoloration. The stock we have is about as white as it can be. It was commonly used for dairy utensils, laundry and textile rollers, chopping boards, turnery, carving and fine furniture.  

 

 

Additional information

 

Every bowl blank has a small dimple in the centre on one face taking away any guess work when preparing for the lathe. All our bowl blanks are supplied sawn with the edge sealed with hot wax to reduce the chance of the wood absorbing moisture if stored in damp conditions.