The Spalted Outie

Spalted wood is our FAVORITE and specialty.  It’s a natural process in which science creates amazing unique art.  We designed these “Outie” frames with a wide bevel across the face of the frame to showcase the spalting process as it moves through the inner layers of a piece of wood.

What is spalting?

When a tree is weakened or dying, fungus naturally begin to decompose the wood.  The fungi spread through the wood, they digest the sugary tissue fibers of the tree, creating pigmentation and dark black lines called ‘Zone Lines’.  These lines are border walls, erected by a species of fungus to protect its food source from competing fungus in the tree.  Sometimes the fungus it is competing with is an older version of itself!! SCIENCE IS SO COOL!

Sugar Maple, AKA Acer Saccharum, is the most successful wood to capture this process as its strength and durability can withstand the Spalting process, while its light white color offers the perfect palette to showcase pigmentation and Zone Lines.

Dimensions:

• Opening: 6in x 8in (this is the outer dimensions of the matt which holds a 5in x 7in photo)
• Exterior: 8.75 in x 10.75 in x 1 in deep, can be use in horizontal or vertical orientation

Materials include:

• WNY Spalted Sugar Maple frame with Black Walnut splines, glass, backing, and grooves for hanging in either vertical or horizontal orientation.
• White archival matt that holds one 5in x 7in print/photo
• Hand finished with natural oils and wax to seal and protect the wood, no stains or dyes are used.
• Every frame is crafted with care from hand selected boards that preserve the curious details and life story of the tree they come from.

Made with love and care.

Note: Frame received may not be the exact frame pictured. Each frame is one of a kind and will be similar to those in photos.