Spalted Maple Aquifer
Elevate your space with our intentionally made aquifer bud vases. Crafted with precision from sustainable wood and vintage mid century low ball glasses, these minimalist two-piece vases seamlessly blend nature's warmth with vintage elegance. Perfect for showcasing single stems or small arrangements, each piece is a unique work of art. Embrace the artistry of simplicity with these timeless bud vases.
Made from beautifully spalted sycamore & 1960’s vintage smoky glass
Aquifer is 5”h x 3 1/8”w in total.
Glass measures 2 3/4” h x 3 1/8”w & spalted sycamore topper measures 2 1/2”h x 2 7/8”w.
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In our shop, we use completely VOC-free oils or hard-wax hand-rubbed to finish our products. All of our finishes are safe for humans and the environment alike. The finishes we use are FDA compliant for food contact surfaces and include a mix of mineral oil, coconut oil, walnut oil, vitamin E, & waxes such as carnauba or beeswax.
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The maple was one of the only sources of sugar for the native peoples & as such, it was seen as a gift from the creator. While the maple is a gift, the native tales are clear that this gift takes work.
The majority of maple trees are considered “pioneer species” meaning they are hardy enough to persevere. They are able to repopulate damaged and disrupted ecosystems because they have the ability to adapt to many different soil types & climates.
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Burl wood is anything but average. The swirls, twirls, and eyes dancing in the bark all create a unique, highly figured wood grain. A burl is an unusual-looking collection of tree cells. These are callous tissues. These are formed usually as a response to environmental damage such as injury or fungal colonies. The callous tissue then forms burls that are so admired.
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Spalting is any kind of wood coloration that is caused when fungi colonize the wood and extract nutrients from it, leaving behind dark dotted and lined patterns.