Spalted Maple Bowls
Our American handcrafted oval wooden bowls are functional art pieces. The wood is sourced from fallen trees. Different types of wood gain different qualities as decomposition works its way into the grain. Maple, altered by aging and decomposition, is known as “spalted” maple. These bowls are heirloom pieces but are meant to be used, loved, and displayed when not in use. The bowls are food-safe and functional. They are dried down to 6% moisture. Each piece is treated with beeswax and mineral oil, for food safety and to keep the wood from drying out.
Please note: These are handcrafted, rustic pieces made from wood with highly variable character. Each bowl tells its own story, with unique characteristics that are not considered flaws. Please call the store if you'd like to see pictures of current stock on hand.
Care: Hand wash bowls with mild soap and water. Dry off with a towel. Do not place in the dishwasher or submerge in water. The bowls have a food-safe finish to bring out the natural beauty of the wood. We recommend that you apply mineral oil or other food-safe wood conditioner once a month (or whenever needed) to maintain the natural beauty of the wood and to help prevent the wood from being stained.
Return Policy
Returns | Exchanges
Returns/Exchanges
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Regular merchandise: can be easily returned or exchanged (see instructions below).
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Sale items: are final sale (no returns or exchanges).
To return/exchange regular merchandise:
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Call or email for return authorization within 24 hours of receipt of goods. Unfortunately, we cannot honor returns without pre-authorization.
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Authorized returns must be received at our Bend, OR retail shop within 14 days of return authorization and shipped insured back to us in the original packing, in undamaged/unused condition.
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For undamaged returns, you will be credited for the purchase amount. Shipping is not refundable unless the item is defective. Items that are damaged by your return shipper are not eligible for refund.
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For exchanges, simply follow the return instructions above, telling us what items you would like to order instead, or if you would like us to hold a store credit for future use.
Order cancellations and defective products
Due to the high cost of online credit card transactions and the fact that many of our items are made to order, we are unable to accept order cancellations once an order has shipped or is in production. Please ask all questions before placing your order. Simply call or email, and we will be happy to help you. If we can catch the order before it is too far along, we may be able to cancel it and refund your money in full; if we cannot cancel it, the order will be subject to a restocking fee, determined on a case-by-case basis.
In the very rare event of a defective product, please notify us of the issue by email or phone within 24 hours of receipt of your shipment and save all packaging. Do not attempt any repair. We will contact the artist or vendor to arrange replacement or refund. Please note that none of our products come with any extended warranties. Item replacement after usage will be at the discretion of the vendor/artist.
