GS2602
Ground Stump Root Timber – GS2602 Harvest
Ground stump root timber from the GS2602 harvest represents structurally unique wood recovered from the base of a salvaged urban tree in Edenvale, Gauteng. This material forms where the trunk transitions into the root system, producing natural voids, root flare structures, and highly irregular grain patterns not found in conventional lumber.
These characteristics make ground stump root timber particularly suited to resin casting, where cavities, edges, and grain movement become part of the final design.
What Makes Ground Stump Root Timber Different
Unlike straight-grain boards or milled slabs, this material develops under compression and environmental stress. The result is timber with:
- Natural voids and internal cavities
- Root flare expansion and directional grain
- Compressed and irregular growth patterns
- Variable density across each specimen
- Organic, sculptural forms
Each piece is structurally distinct and cannot be replicated.
Suitability for Resin Casting
Ground stump root timber is widely used in epoxy and resin work due to its natural structure:
- Voids create natural channels for resin pours
- Irregular edges enhance organic compositions
- Grain variation increases visual contrast
- Internal features become part of the final piece
This makes it suitable for river tables, wall art, sculptural work, and decorative resin applications.
GS2602 Harvest – Edenvale, Gauteng
The GS2602 harvest originates from a long-standing stump recovered in Edenvale, Gauteng, South Africa. The material had been exposed to environmental conditions for several years prior to recovery, contributing to the formation of voids and structural variation.
Each specimen has been:
- Individually milled and photographed
- Air-seasoned and stored indoors
- Documented with moisture content and condition notes
- Assigned a unique specimen ID for traceability
Material Behaviour
Root-derived timber behaves differently from standard lumber. Variations in density and internal stress may result in checking, movement, or structural irregularities.
These are natural characteristics of the material and are often desirable in resin applications where stability is achieved through casting or stabilisation.
Available GS2602 Specimens
Each product below represents an individual cut from the GS2602 ground stump harvest. While all pieces share a common origin, each one displays unique grain flow, void structures, and natural formation.
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