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

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Flame Maple Bowl — 10″ — Master Grade — Full Surface Flame Edition — One of One

$575.00

This Master Grade Flame Maple bowl showcases full‑surface flame figure — continuous ribbons of chatoyance that move across the entire bowl. Individually shaped by artisan Ben Balzer, this one‑of‑a‑kind piece delivers exceptional clarity, contrast, and motion from rim to foot.

Flame Maple — Continuous, Luminous, and Alive Flame Maple is prized for its ribboned figure, but full‑surface flame is a premium variant where the flame pattern covers the entire bowl without interruption. This piece displays clean, consistent flame movement, glowing under changing light and creating a dynamic, kinetic surface.

Figure & Grain Highlights • Full‑surface flame — continuous ribbons with strong clarity • Bright chatoyance — transitions from gold to warm amber under changing light • Medium‑depth form — enhances vertical flame movement • Clean interior field — uninterrupted flame coverage • Balanced 9.6″ diameter — ideal for display or functional use • Lightweight 1.1 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 — full‑surface flame with strong chatoyance • Dynamic visual behavior — flame glows and shifts with angle and lighting • Medium sculptural depth — enhances vertical flame movement • Collector‑level clarity — continuous flame coverage is rare • One of a kind — no other bowl will share this exact flame pattern • Functional heirloom — display, serve, or gift with confidence

Dimensions & Details • Diameter: 9.6″ (24.4 cm) • Height: 2.6″ (6.5 cm) • Depth: 1.8″ (4.5 cm) • Weight: 1.1 lbs (504 g) • Item: 20449 • Artist: Ben Balzer • Completion Date: 2024 • Wood: Flame Maple • Finish: Museum grade oil + Beall Buffing System • Origin: Handcrafted in Georgia, USA • Price: $575

Care Instructions Wipe with a soft cloth. Avoid soaking. Re‑wax 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. Full‑surface flame coverage at this clarity is rare and highly collectible. 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!

Black Walnut Bowl

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 — 10″ — Master Grade — Full Surface Flame Edition — One of One

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