Spalted Sycamore

8½″  x 1½″                                 $66  
Mark Baldwin, Surry Maine


This piece is a good example of spalting in sycamore. Prized for its varied beauty spalting is the beginning of decay, but not to worry, it’s perfectly strong here.

To keep this piece fresh, clean with a sponge, dry thoroughly, and occasionally wipe on some food-safe oil such as walnut oil (used here), or “butcher block oil or finish.” Actually, almost all commercial oil finishes, such as Minwax Antique Oil Finish, are considered food safe after they have cured for a few days. The stuff called “lemon oil polish” is not recommended.

Cost each: $66.00
Unit size: One of a kind