Great effort was placed into preserving the wild bark and stiffening the form. This species is known for its fragile nature, highly textured bark, and thirsty grain.

Such grain was a perfect candidate for high levels of tannin-enriching and fuming, which turned the naturally subtle cream colouration into a deep chocolate, exposing the chatoyancy within and offering a distinct contrast to the blue epoxy accents.

Species
Cracked Willow

Scientific Name
Salix fragilis

Estimated Age
75+ Years

Origin
Laurentian Forest, South-eastern Ontario

Formation
Flame/Stress Burl

Natural Occurrence
Rare

Growth Characteristics

• Compressed Grain
• Distorted Grain
• Inverted/Entrapped Bark
• Highly Figured Grain
• Checks / Fissures

Chatoyancy
Moderate

Wood Treatment
Tannin Aging & Fume Darkening

Metal Inlay
None

Gemstone Inlay
None

Epoxy Inlay
Blue

Epoxy Transition
Flush

Final Surface
600 Grit

Finish
Pure Tung Oil, Oil-based Polyurethane & Renaissance Wax

Finish Feel
Natural / Tactile

Exterior Style
Intact Bark

Completed Form
Sculptural Vessel

Year Created
2026

Scale
Medium

Weight
562g

Dimensions (L x W x H, inches)
9 x 6.5 x 3

Provenance
No. 004

Status
Available