{"product_id":"20449-flame-maple","title":"Flame Maple Bowl — 10″ — Full Surface Flame Edition — One of One","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlame Maple — Continuous, Luminous, and Alive\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFigure \u0026amp; Grain Highlights\u003c\/b\u003e • 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtisan Craftsmanship\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy This Piece Is Exceptional\u003c\/b\u003e • 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/b\u003e • 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/b\u003e Wipe with a soft cloth. Avoid soaking. Rewax with food safe Carnuba wax such as Wood Wax from The Live Edge occasionally to maintain luster. With simple care, this bowl will last for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/b\u003e This is a one‑of‑a‑kind 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Talking Wood Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44203478089926,"sku":"20449","price":575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0525\/0741\/0630\/files\/20449C_701db878-c031-42c9-8b44-85cd6c48195f.jpg?v=1730107705","url":"https:\/\/talkingwoodstudio.com\/products\/20449-flame-maple","provider":"Talking Wood Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}