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Red Mallee Burl

Red Mallee Burl

Australian burl material with reddish-brown colour and pronounced figure.

WOODWAY MAGAZINERoot burl from mallee eucalyptus. Very hard and richly figured, it is used for knife handles and pen blanks.

Rounded red-brown and golden-brown burl masses with speckled cross sections.

Scientific name

Eucalyptus spp. (burl)

Origin

Australia

Colour

Red-brown with burl figure

Characteristics

Reddish burl figure · Strong variation between pieces · Strong decorative character

Suggested uses

Turning · Sculptural objects · Small objects · Artwork

Colour, figure, knots and cracks vary even within the same species. Check photographs, condition and usable dimensions of the actual piece before ordering.