Hollow form from spalted maple

[Sparky Paessler]

This is a hollow form that I am in the process of finishing. Was made from a maple log that sat in the yard for a little over a year so there is some rot and spalting. thought it had some interesting color to it.

[Bill Wyko]

Sparky that is just down right georgous. Your form is refreshing and the choice of wood is spectacular. A real home run, thanks for sharing.

[John Keeton]

Great form, and beautiful combination of spalting and Ambrosia stain!

[Michelle Rich]

Gorgeous !!!!!!!

[Eric Gourieux]

Very nice spalted ambrosia. The form is great.

[Dan Kralemann]

Great form, and beautiful combination of spalting and Ambrosia stain!

I do not know what Ambrosia or Ambrosia stain is, but I have seen it mentioned many times. As I am looking at Sparky's hollow form, what is the Ambrosia part? From John's comment, why is it called a stain?

Thanks, Dan

[Dan Forman]

Very nice form and cool wood, it even has some breathing holes in it!

Dan--- The ambrosia stains are the elongated spots of dark, greenish color. They are the result of a fungus introduced to the wood by certain species of beetle, which is why there is usually a small hole near the stains.

The other Dan

[Baxter Smith]

Nice form and lots to look at in that piece of wood. Very pretty Sparky!

[Sparky Paessler]

Thanks All! Guess I should bring in those other two logs that were sitting out there with this one and cut blanks out of them!

[Harvey Ghesser]

Very nice work, Sparky. I like the collar.

[Tim Rinehart]

Nice, very nice. I also like the collar on this! Excellent save!

[steven carter]

Very nice hollow form Sparky. I like the form including the collar. What are the dimensions?

[Russell Eaton]

Sparky that is a good looking form and a great looking piece of wood.

[Ed Morgano]

Beautiful work Sparky. I love the Ambrosia Maple.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Great form - beautiful wood! Don't let the rest of that wood go to waste! Looking forward to seeing this one with a finish on it!

[Sparky Paessler]

Thanks all! for the question on size I think it is about 10" across.

[Roger Chandler]

Nice one Sparky!

[Dan Kralemann]

Very nice form and cool wood, it even has some breathing holes in it!

Dan--- The ambrosia stains are the elongated spots of dark, greenish color. They are the result of a fungus introduced to the wood by certain species of beetle, which is why there is usually a small hole near the stains.

The other Dan

Thank you for the explanation.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Really nice form and beautiful wood Sparky.

[Donny Lawson]

Beautiful piece and well designed.

[Kathy Marshall]

Beautiful piece Sparky! The form is very nice as is the wood. Nice job!

[Rich Aldrich]

Nice work. Great looking wood.

[charlie knighton]

very nice, thanks for sharing