Xanthorrhoea Bowl and Root

This is another of Jeff’s photos.

Jeff turned this piece of Xanthorrhoea root and the bowl.

Australian native timbers have been used for many wood crafts. I have a set of lace bobbins turned from local mallee (Eucalyptus species), mulga (Acacia aneura) and silky oak (Grevillea robusta). The grain and colour is beautiful on the curves of the bobbins.

Another friend made a parquetry floor from timbers that he cut to size himself. The finished floor is a delight to look at. Crawling about on the floor was sheer pleasure to enjoy the colours.

Xanthorrhoea root and bowl. Jeff's Photo