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Karelian Birch Burl Wood Veneer

Alpine Birch Burl VeneerLarge forests of birch can be found in Karelia (a region near Russia and Findland) but the flame/burl figure is uncommon and very highly sought-after. The Finnish government requires loggers and lumber producers to follow exacting guidelines and abide by quotas which are strictly enforced.

This is not actually a true burl, nor is Karelian Birch an actual species. In most cases the species is Silver Birch, and the fire-like grain pattern is thought to be hereditary. Regardless, this is an exceptionally beautiful wood that is sometimes overlooked and under-appreciated.

Project by Jeff Reed

Common Name:
  Masur Birch, Silver Birch, Alpine Burl, Norway Birch, Downy Birch, Scandinavian Birch
Scientific Name:
   Betula pendula var. Carelica
Family:
   Betulaceae
Color:
   Creamy white with tan "flames" and dark brown burl outlines
Origin:
   Northern Europe (specifically between Finland and Russia)
Hardness:
   Primarily hard
Texture:
   Smooth texture with occasionally coarse burl "pips"
Finishing:
   Readily accepts stains and finishes
Did You Know:   Karelian birch burl logs are relatively small so to maximize the log yield, veneer mills typically use a rotary slicing method (similar to pulling paper towels off a roll). This provides wider veneer sheets with a more consistant pattern from edge to edge.
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