Australian Burl Platters

A 45cm diameter platter from a slab of Coolabah Burl. Once again I have kept a small section of the natural edge to maximise the size of the platter. Sanded down to 2000 grit and finished with Danish Oil

A large >55cm Yellow Box Burl Platter. Yellow Box Burl is very rare. Sanded to 2000 grit and coated with Danish Oil

A large >500mm River Red Gum Burl platter with a small section of natural edge. It would be tempting to turn a smaller platter and remove the slight "imperfection" of the natural edge. Leaving the natural "defect" behind adds to the natural appearance of the piece. Sanded to 1500 grit and finished with Danish Oil.

A very large, 60cm, platter in Jarrah burl. This is the shape I most often use when creating burl platters. The two beads on the rim highlight the rim and provide a reference point for the transition from rim to interior and rim to exterior. Sanded to 2000 grit and finished with Danish Oil

A large, 55cm, Coolabah Burl Platter turned with several "beads" to highlight transitions in profile of the piece. Sanded down to 2000 grit and finished with three coats Danish Oil.

A nice 55cm Jarrah Burl Platter. Sanded down to 2000 grit and finished with 3 coats of Danish Oil

Another Jarrah Burl Platter

This very large, >65cm, platter was crafted from a slab of River Red Gum (Eucalyoptus camaldulensis) Burl. The slab was taken from the very base of the burl so it includes not only burl but also some of the natural wood of the River Red Gum. The slab was extremely old and dry. The final piece is surprisingly light. The item is finished with vegetable oil.

This platter has been turned from a slice taken from the very top of a Red Flowering Mallee Burl. The exterior has been left in its natural spiky state. The interior has been turned and finished with Danish Oil and black acrylic. An "Ebonised" base was turned and fitted to "lift" the piece.