This heart wood carving would make a wonderful Birthday gift present idea. It would be a unique handmade gift for any occasion! I am Gary Burns the treewiz or Wiz and I carved everything in my shop. I can personalize any of my hearts by inscribing a message on the back for no extra charge if it is something simple like a short sentence and date. PRIORITY SHIPPING IN INCLUDED IN THE PRICE! The next to last photo is of me carving in my shop and the last one is of my gallery, The Tree Wizard Gallery in Port Orford, Oregon. This heart measures 21" tall x 8 1/2" wide x 1 1/4" thick. It comes ready to hang on the wall.
I love the organic feel of the Buckeye. These are really special pieces to me. They have a really sweet energy about them from the very beginning. The colors in this wood are so warm and there is a lot of character to the color contrast. The gray color is caused by spalting. Spalting is when the wood starts getting broken down to soil by fungi. As long as wood has a moisture content over 20% the fungi do their work. When it gets below 16% the fungi go to spore. As long as wood stays below 16% moisture the fungi just hang out waiting. This gray color is the result of the most common fungi. It really adds to the character of a piece of finished wood.
This piece is flat on the back so it can hang on the wall. I have fastened a metal self leveling hanger on the back for hanging and it is signed Wiz on the back.
Frequently Asked Questions
Care instructions
All of my carvings have a lacquer finish. Dusting with a feather duster or blowing off with a compressor is all that is necessary on the carved trees, fish and carved faces. I use Orange oil on the smooth surfaces. This will perk them up. I would do it as often as you polish your furniture. Once a month would keep them looking great but is not necessary.
When will I get my purchased carving?
I will contact you as soon as I get your order. I will package it that day or the next. I take it to the Post Office the next morning. If I get an order on Friday afternoon, Saturday or Sunday it will be in Monday mornings mail.
How will my carving be shipped?
I use Priority United States postal service mail.
Do you ship outside of the US?
I do ship outside of the US. I need to know the carving that you are interested in and your complete shipping address. I will figure what it costs to ship to your address and make the changes to the listing so that you can make the purchase.