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Mesquite Bowl Blank M-1164 3.5" x 8" x 8"Mesquite Bowl Blank M 1164 3. 5" x 8" x 8" 6. 6 lbs. This is a very nice half log bowl blank of Texas Honey Mesquite. The overall color is the deep reddish brown of Mesquite heartwood surrounded by a thin band of yellow sapwood, with a mostly complete and dark brown bark on the backside. The pith has been cut completely out of this blank. ** There are a few cracks in this block that will need CA glue or epoxy treatment prior to turning ** The block is
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Mesquite Bowl Blank M-1164 3.5" x 8" x 8" 6.6 lbs. This is a very nice half-log bowl blank of Texas Honey Mesquite. The overall color is the deep reddish-brown of Mesquite heartwood surrounded by a thin band of yellow sapwood, with a mostly complete and dark brown bark on the backside. The pith has been cut completely out of this blank. ** There are a few cracks in this block that will need CA glue or epoxy treatment prior to turning ** The block is discounted because of the cracks. This piece was "baked" by a fire that appears to have been lit near the base of the tree, perhaps a small campfire. It did not kill the tree, but it toasted it causing a very pretty reddish hue to develop. The wood feels like it has a different texture than unbaked Mesquite, so it may have a unique turning character, perhaps harder than usual. Sharp tools are a must! This half-log bowl blank should be suitable for a shallow bowl 8" in diameter and ~3" deep. The bark is mostly complete, so you have the option of turning either a conventional bowl or a "barky" natural-edge bowl. The bark is a bit loose and some pieces have fallen off, as you can see in the photos. If you want a full bark edge on the natural rim, you will need to secure the bark with CA glue before and possibly during turning. The bark is visibly scorched, and there are some extra bore holes associated with the scorched bark. My guess is that it allowed boring bugs access to the wood that is normally resistant to bugs. This is a GREEN to partially air-dried bowl blank, meaning that it still retains a lot of its original moisture from when it was a living tree. It has been well-sealed with Anchor Seal and is in the process of slowly drying; this process can take years if you leave it in whole-log form but faster once cut into bowl blanks or turned for a first turning. It was measured at 35% MC in March 2022 and 20% in July 2022. If you need a current moisture content, please message us, and we'll check its status for you. About the Tree This Texas-grown Honey Mesquite tree was harvested in El Campo, Texas in March of 2022. It was cut down by the city for reasons unknown to us, and we were happy to help save the tree from a burn pile. It is possible that this tree was damaged by the Valentine's Day Freeze that Texas suffered in February 2021, which is when our state lost a lot of beautiful trees in an unusually deep and long freeze. You can feel good about this American-grown hardwood being responsibly harvested and turned into beautiful art by YOU. The tree was in healthy growing condition, with a minimum of bug damage and a nice healthy girth to the trunk. There is some minor evidence of fire damage, perhaps from a campfire, near the base of the tree on one side. It may have been in a fairly protected area such as a city park, as the Mesquite is less twisted and gnarly than trees grown in open pastures. The grain looks generally long and straight and of excellent quality for green or dried turning. |
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The softness and color
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Perfect decor for living room and bedroom
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Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Plush rug that’s super soft. WOW!
Color: Natural (Yellow-white Ivory), Size: 6' x 7' (Natural)
Beautiful and super plush! I use it as an outer blanket when cold weather camping. Like a modern day cave man. One of my favorite purchases. I avoid kneeling on it while it’s on my mattress fearing it might split the hide, or damage the stitching. It fits my queen size camper bed. Cant say enough!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Big Investment for a Lifetime of Quality
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Several reviews mentioned a smell lingering with the sheepskin even after being unpacked a few days. I did notice the smell when I unpacked it, but I would expect a slight odor from such an item. It was not overpowering and is completely gone after one month of having it laid out on a chest in our bedroom. It is very functional, can be sat on, knelt on, etc, but is easily brushed off and looks great! The quality is very good…someone in my family is on it every night, and we have experienced no shedding whatsoever.
Although the price is a big investment initially, I believe the quality is worthy. We plan to enjoy this beautiful sheepskin for a lifetime!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2025
★★★★★ 4
Love it, but terrible smell at first
Color: Natural (Yellow-white Ivory), Size: 2' x 3' (Natural), Color: Natural (Yellow-white Ivory), Size: 2' x 3' (Natural)
Really soft & my dog loves it. I used it as a throw over my couch for decor. The smell when I took it out of the package was probably one of the worst smells I’ve ever smelled. Like old broccoli or something. I left it outside to air out all day and that was gone.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Luxurious Feel
Color: Grey Beige, Size: 2' x 3' (Natural)
Love this so much I’m ordering another one. Perfect look for furniture accents or for your pets. High quality and luxurious feel.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2025