English Elm Bowl Blank

English elm is a characterful native hardwood with warm light to medium brown tones and a wonderfully wild, interlocked grain that produces a distinctive, almost flame-like figure when turned and finished. Long treasured by craftsmen for its natural beauty and individuality, no two pieces are ever quite the same. It can be a challenging timber to work due to its cross grain, but the results — rich, tactile, and full of life — make it one of the most rewarding woods a turner can put on the lathe.

Wood Characteristics

• Species: English / European Elm (Ulmus procera / Ulmus glabra)
• Origin: Europe
• Colour: Warm light to medium brown, often with reddish hues
• Grain: Interlocked, wild — light controlled cuts strongly recommended to avoid tear-out
• Working properties: Turns well with sharp tools, sands and finishes to a striking, characterful result

Supplied

• Cut round for easy mounting
• Edges waxed to minimise moisture loss and reduce checking
• Sizes are approximate and shown in inches (diameter × thickness)