{"product_id":"spalted-sycamore-b7-101","title":"Spalted Sycamore  B7-101","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSize\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter: 27 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 9.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurned from locally felled spalted sycamore from the Castlewellan area, this bowl shows the flowing dark lines and gentle colour shifts that make spalted sycamore so distinctive. Sycamore is normally a pale, fine‑grained hardwood with a calm, even appearance — but when spalting develops, the wood takes on a completely different character. The natural markings wander through the grain like ink on paper, giving each bowl its own unique pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSycamore has a long history in Ireland, often used for kitchenware, musical instruments, and fine turning thanks to its smooth texture and light tone. The spalted pieces feel a little wilder, shaped by time, weather, and the quiet life of the forest. Castlewellan’s woodlands, with their cool air and long‑established hardwood stands, often produce sycamore with especially expressive spalting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished with a food‑safe natural oil, this bowl has a warm, tactile feel that highlights every detail of the grain. It works beautifully as a display piece, a centre feature, or simply as a unique touch of handcrafted Irish timber in the home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Briarwood Turnings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52177286398293,"sku":"B7-101","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/2033\/7493\/files\/20251231_114613.jpg?v=1767181654","url":"https:\/\/briarwoodturnings.com\/products\/spalted-sycamore-b7-101","provider":"Briarwood Turnings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}