Hollow forms are bowl or vases with a tight opening. They present a great surface to show the wood’s natural beauty but are more difficult to create as the hollowing is done through a relatively small hole.

Box Elder Burl Hollow Form (521) $575

This piece was created from a gnarly block of nicely figured Box Elder burl.  I chose to paint the interior a flat black to accentuate the natural voids.  The base, which is also painted black, lifts the piece up, just enough to give it a more airy feel. 4 3/4″ tall, 7 1/2″ wide (3 1/4″ at the base), 2″ opening, 1/4″ thick

Cottonwood Burl Hollow Form (24006) $675

This is part of 6 piece collection that came from a Cottonwood tree in Belmar Park, Lakewood, Colorado (just outside of Denver). I had my eye on it for many years and when the forestry department marked it for cutting, I convinced them to let me take a van load. 9.5″ tall, 9 wide, 2″ opening, 1/4″ thick

Cottonwood Burl Hollow Form (24005) $675

Another one of the 6 piece set from above. 9.5″ tall, 9″ wide, 1.75″ opening, 1/4″ thick

Cottonwood Burl Hollow Form (24004) $675

Another one of the 6 piece set from above. 9″ tall, 11 wide, 1/4″ thick

Cottonwood Burl Hollow Form (24003) $675

Another one of the 6 piece set from above. 8″ tall, 10″ wide, 1/4″ thick

Cottonwood Burl Hollow Form (24002) $675

Another one of the 6 piece set from above. 8″ tall, 10″ wide, 1/4″ thick

Cottonwood Burl Hollow Form (24001) $675

Another one of the 6 piece set from above. 9″ tall, 12″ wide, 1/4″ thick

Elm Burl Hollow Form (511) $235

This piece is as much void as it is wood with the rim made of maple, providing a nice contrast to the darker elm. 4 1/4″ tall, 8 1/2″ wide, 2 1/2″ opening, 1/4″ thick