Bird's Eye Maple is one of the most stunning designs of Mother Nature's tree grains. A buddy of mine has used this wood in various projects over the years. His works are amazing.

He would also cruise the countryside to spot trees and ask the landowner if he could pay to cut down the tree and bury it on site for three years, come back and get it. The invasion of rot multiplies the textural and visual presentaion of the wood and Mom Nature's design. Some of his works were... sorry to repeat... stunning. Chess sets... guitars... even just bowls.

But, from scratch, ya need a kiln and they don't come cheap. He had access to a kiln at one time... long story and not one that should be told.