Dyed Figured Maple Urn with Black Opal Inlay (20 ci)

This spectacular urn was made from a gorgeous piece of figured maple and turned on a wood lathe. Synthetic opal was inlayed into the natural inclusions to produce a gorgeous geode effect.

The wood was finished with several coats of satin lacquer, sanded in between coats and then buffed and polished by hand.

Stabilizing is a process of infusing a liquid solution (cactus juice brand) into the wood which is then baked to a solid. This increases the hardness and density of wood that has lost its structural integrity. What makes this particular urn unique is that multiple dyes were added to the solution producing a beautiful random color effect in the wood. (The opal color here is similar to OP32 – Black Opal 2 — there is a red hue to this opal that is not)

Molded threaded top is light blue. 1″ opening.

Signed by the artist.

Width: 4″

Height (including top): 3.5″

Appropriate for a pet up to 20 lbs. (flame cremation), 16 lbs. (water cremation) or as a keepsake urn for a larger pet.