10.5 x 5.75 big leaf maple burl double natural edge lidded box with padauk finial and base. This chunk of big leaf has been sitting around in my shop for over a year just waiting for me to have the right inspiration to create something from it. It was actually two fairly small burls that made a small connection at the base which disallowed any sort of bowl or hollow form. Finally it hit me...an ice cream sundae! The lid sits on a small "shelf" inside the main body of the box. The lid flares to a dome shape as it moves towards the seat. The padauk finial reminds me of strawberry syrup dripping onto partially melted ice cream with a splash created by the natural edge of the lid. This was a fun piece to creat. All comments and critiques are welcome and appreciated.
