Our solid Basswood rounds have hundreds of uses in arts, crafts, hobbies, and home decor. Basswood is great for wood-burning, easy to carve, ideal to paint, decoupage, stamp and decorate. They are now often seen as rustic plate chargers or signs for picnics, parties, and weddings. Create a message board using chalkboard paints. The creative possibilities are endless. This Natural Wood product may appear oval in shape due to the angled cut. All of our wood products undergo a dry kiln process which , wicks away moisture, preserves the integrity of the bark, and certainly sets us apart. You'll thank us for this!! the cut surfaces of each product are sanded for a smooth, clean finish that you will be proud to put on display. Each product is unique and carries its own natural characteristics as this is a natural product and may not match the picture identically. Due to the natural characteristics of this product variations in size, shape, color, and clarity are expected.