Melanie - MH Studios - A Maker of Fine Crafts

Bowls and Platters 

These bowls have been carved from horizontal log sections using hand carving tools. They are sealed with a food grade material and polished with a final finish of wax and mineral oil. To treat the bowls and platters recondition with mineral oil after use for long life. 

Carved 3 bowl Bradford Pear


 Includes Live edge  - 15" x 12" x 2.5"

 This three bowl platter is made from a horizontal slice from a Bradford Pear tree. Bark inclusion is included in the piece as well as spalting in some areas. It is hand carved and sealed with a food grade sealer for use with food. It has been polished using wax and mineral oil. To condition continue using mineral oil after use. 

Spalted maple Bowl 


 Hand Carved into Spalted maple tree section.

 Areas of the bowl include a tree limb and the cambium layer of the tree.

 Includes Live edge - 12" x12" x 2.5" 

Carved platter from slice of Bradford Pear tree


 This platter is carved by hand from a horizontal section from a Bradford Pear tree. Bark inclusion is included in the piece as well as spalting in some areas. It is finished with food safe sealers including wax and mineral oil. Mineral oil should be used to condition the wood.

 Includes Live edge - 14" x 12" x 2.5"

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