Verdant Flame Relic – Mappa Burl Hybrid Handle Blank

This Verdant Flame Relic hybrid blank brings together dyed green mappa burl with bold phoenix-orange acrylic, creating a piece that feels alive with contrast and movement. The swirling burl grain twists through the blank, while the bright acrylic fills the voids like fire pushing through the forest.

The result is a high-energy material that still carries that “found, not made” relic feel—organic structure wrapped in color and depth that shifts as it’s shaped and finished.

Fun Fact:Mappa burl comes from the burl growths of poplar trees, where stress and irregular growth create those wild, unpredictable grain patterns. No two pieces are ever the same—each one is essentially nature’s version of controlled chaos.

Professionally stabilized for durability and consistency, this blank machines clean, sands smoothly, and polishes to a deep, glass-like finish. It’s built for makers who want their work to stand out without losing that natural foundation.

Details:

• Size: 5" x 1 1/2" x 1 1/4"

• Material: Stabilized dyed mappa burl with acrylic resin

• Color: Deep green burl with phoenix-orange fill

• Pattern: Highly figured burl with natural voids and movement

• Workability: Turns, sands, and finishes with ease

A bold relic with movement, contrast, and character—nothing about it sits still.

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