Ground Stump Root Timber — GS2602 Harvest

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Root Wood Slab Material

Root wood slabs are irregular sections cut from tree root systems, often featuring natural voids, hollow cores, and complex grain patterns. These characteristics make them particularly suited for resin work, sculptural applications, and decorative builds.

This results in root wood slabs defined by voids, density variation, and complex grain movement. Each specimen reflects structural adaptation rather than uniform growth, making this collection particularly suited for resin work and sculptural applications.

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Harvest Provenance

This material was recovered through urban salvage in Edenvale, Gauteng, South Africa. The source was a long-standing ground stump removed during clearing operations.

Rather than being discarded, the stump was milled to reveal internal structure typically hidden below ground level. Each section was cut, documented, and stabilised through controlled drying.

This harvest includes 14 individually documented specimens, each representing a unique structural expression of the same ground stump root system.

All pieces are part of the GS2602 collection and are linked through the BurlBlade archive system, allowing direct comparison based on structure, cut type, and intended use.

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GS2602 Root Wood Slabs and Wood Cookies

Root-derived timber develops under constant environmental pressure. Growth occurs around obstacles, through soil resistance, and along irregular pathways, producing non-linear grain and internal stress zones.

Key structural characteristics include:

• Natural voids and hollow channels
• Root flare compression zones
• Irregular grain direction
• Dense and soft fibre transitions
• Organic edge formation

These features are inherent to ground stump root timber and define how each piece behaves during cutting, finishing, and resin application.

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Browse GS2602 Specimens

Explore how these materials fit within the archive system through the
Specimen Registry,
or browse additional available material in the
Shop.

Direct links to all GS2602 specimens:

Root Wood Slab Resin GS2602001
Root Wood Slab Solid GS2602002
Root Wood Slab Hook GS2602003
Root Wood Slab U-Shape GS2602004
Root Wood Slab Canyon GS2602005
Root Wood Slab Flare GS2602006
Root Wood Slab Arc GS2602007
Root Wood Slab Crescent GS2602008
Root Wood Slab Canyon GS2602009
Root Wood Slab C-Shape GS2602010
Root Wood Slab Curve GS2602011
Root Wood Slab Crescent GS2602012
Root Wood Slab Hollow GS2602013
Root Wood Slab Voided GS2602014

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Material Behaviour and Working Properties

Due to its origin, this material displays variable density and internal tension. Some sections remain stable, while others—particularly those with thin bridges or void structures—may require stabilisation before machining.

Moisture content across the collection averages between 10–12%, measured at time of documentation. Despite controlled drying, movement may still occur depending on environmental conditions and application.

For technical reference on wood properties, see
The Wood Database.

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Specimens in This Harvest

The GS2602 collection consists of individually documented slabs and wood cookies, each representing a unique structural expression of the same stump.

These include:

• Longitudinal root flare slabs
• Cross-cut wood cookies
• Hollow and voided sections
• Sculptural and irregular forms

Each specimen is listed individually and linked to its registry record, allowing selection based on structure, size, and intended use.

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Natural Material Notice

Wood is a natural material shaped by environmental conditions and biological growth. Variations in grain, colour, density, and internal structure are expected and form part of each specimen’s character.

Photographs represent the exact piece offered. Some images may show surfaces lightly wetted to reveal grain detail.

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Provenance and Traceability

Each specimen in the GS2602 harvest is recorded within the BurlBlade registry system. Documentation includes origin, cut type, moisture content, and structural observations at the time of listing.

Explore the
Specimen Registry
or browse additional collections within the
Harvest Archive.

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