9” Flame Maple (MA) Bowl - Top/Side View

Flame Maple Bowl — 9″ Master Grade Rising Flame Edition — One of One

$525.00

This Master Grade Flame Maple bowl showcases bold rising flame figure — long, upward‑moving ribbons of chatoyance that glow as the bowl is turned. Individually shaped by artisan Ben Balzer, this one‑of‑a‑kind piece captures the vertical motion and clarity that define elite Flame Maple.

Flame Maple — Vertical, Luminous, and Alive Flame Maple is prized for its ribboned figure, but rising flame is a premium variant where the grain appears to lift upward from foot to rim. This bowl displays continuous rising flame, creating a sense of motion and depth that shifts beautifully under changing light.

Figure & Grain Highlights • Upward‑moving flame — long ribbons with strong clarity and contrast • Bright chatoyance — transitions from gold to warm amber under changing light • Shallow‑medium form — enhances vertical flame movement • Clean interior field — uninterrupted rising flame • Balanced 8.6″ diameter — ideal for shelves, desks, and curated displays • Lightweight 1.3 lbs — refined and easy to place

Artisan Craftsmanship Every Talking Wood Studio bowl is shaped one at a time by artisan Ben Balzer. This piece was refined through progressive hand sanding, cured oils, and the full Beall Buffing System, resulting in a glass‑smooth surface that amplifies the flame figure. No mass production. No duplicates. No second editions.

Why This Piece Is Exceptional • Master Grade Flame Maple — bold rising flame with strong chatoyance • Dynamic visual behavior — flame glows and shifts with angle and lighting • Vertical sculptural motion — grain appears to rise from foot to rim • Collector‑level clarity — rising flame at this consistency is uncommon • One of a kind — no other bowl will share this exact flame pattern • Functional heirloom — display, serve, or gift with confidence

Dimensions & Details • Diameter: 8.6″ (21.9 cm) • Height: 2.4″ (6.2 cm) • Depth: 1.1″ (2.9 cm) • Weight: 1.3 lbs (598 g) • Item: 5450 • Artist: Ben Balzer • Completion Date: 2024 • Wood: Flame Maple • Finish: Museum grade oil + Beall Buffing System • Origin: Handcrafted in Georgia, USA • Price: $525

Care Instructions Wipe with a soft cloth. Avoid soaking. Re‑oil occasionally to maintain luster. With simple care, this bowl will last for generations.

Collector Notes This is a one‑of‑a‑kind Master Grade Flame Maple bowl. Rising flame with this clarity and motion is rare. Once sold, it becomes part of a private collection and will never be recreated.

Beautiful craftsmanship

The bowl is beautiful. I ended up purchasing several other unique bowls for work colleagues and they just loved them. The compliments were overwhelming. A true work of art.

It’s absolutely beautiful! Expert craftsmanship, my wife loved it, we share salads from it several times a week!

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Looks great on our entry table. Beautiful piece of work.

Stunning centerpiece!

This bowl is exquisite and is a perfect centerpiece on the table as you enter my front door. The craftsmanship is remarkable and highlights the beauty of the grain. Love it!

Bought it as a Christmas gift for my wife. She adores it and is placed where everyone can see it. It has done everything from a decorative piece to candy bowl. Looks great and it's functional. Couldn't be happier with it.

Flame Maple Bowl — 9″ Master Grade Rising Flame Edition — One of One

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