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

Maple Hollow Form w/ Walnut Finial (703) $295

This light and airy piece is turned ultra thin. The maple body has a combination of ripples and spalting while the finial and base are both turned from black walnut. 11″ tall, 7 wide, 1.5″ opening, 1/16″ thick

Maple Hollow Form (702) Sold

This maple hollow form has a unique blend of figure and color. 4″ tall, 6.5 wide, 2.25″ opening, 1/8″ thick

Elm Burl Hollow Form (541) $500 (gallery)

6 1/4″ tall, 11″ wide (6″ at the base), 3 1/2″ opening, 3/16″ thick

Elm Burl Hollow Form (506) $125 (gallery)

4″ tall, 6″ wide, 2 1/8″ opening, 1/8″ thick

Elm Burl Hollow Form (507) $125 (gallery)

4″ tall, 6 1/4″ wide (3 1/4″ at the base), 2″ opening, 1/8″ thick

Elm Burl Hollow Form (508) sold

3 3/8″ tall, 5″ wide (2 1/4″ at the base), 2 1/4″ opening, 3/32″ thick

Elm Burl Hollow Form (509) sold

2 3/4″ tall, 5 1/2″ wide (2 3/4″ at the base), 2″ opening, 1/8″ thick

Elm Burl Hollow Form (510) $115

2 3/8″ tall, 4 3/4″ wide (2 1/2″ at the base), 1 1/2″ opening, 1/8″ thick

Elm Burl Hollow Form (511) $325 (gallery)

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

Gambel Oak Burl Hollow Form (514) $155 (gallery)

This piece was created from a dead Gambel Oak from my friend’s front yard in Colorado Springs.  It was infested with carpenter ants and large grubs and was destined for the fire pit when, on a whim, I thought I’d see what I could make out of it (glad I did). 3 5/8″ tall, 5 3/4″ wide (2 3/8″ at the base), 2 1/2″ opening, 1/8″ thick

Maple Burl Hollow Form (515) $125 (gallery)

3 1/2″ tall, 5 1/2″ wide (2 1/4″ at the base), 2″ opening, 1/8″ thick

Tamarix Burl Hollow Form (523) $75

3 1/2″ tall, 5″ wide (2 3/8″ at the base), 2 1/4″ opening, 3/16″ thick