Burl wood has long held sway in the design world with its swirling grain and smooth texture imbuing luxury and character few materials can match. “To me, burl is the marble of the timber world,” ...

In this video, I carve a swan from a large piece of Buckeye Burl using 13 gallons of epoxy. The process starts with cutting ...

In this video, I showcase the process of carving a bear sculpture using 8 gallons of epoxy resin and various wood species, including Zebrawood, Buckeye burl, Mahogany, Cherry, Walnut, and Padauk. I ...

Sponsored by: Northwest Hardwoods: Lumber that’s Graded For Yield®. Mappa burl, from the European poplar trees (Populus nigra to be exact), has grown more and more popular. It is often used in factory ...

JohnCapanna, whose wood burl sculptures are on display at the Artery Gallery in Milford, Pa., came to woodworking by a tortuous route. In 1979, Capanna, then 20, was working at a New Jersey oil ...