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Gather around young 'uns and
We'll tell you a tale about bowl makin'
from way back in the late 1800's and
- would you believe it - they're still
bein' made the same way today!

Here's the story of...
The Great Alaskan Bowl Company

Back in the 1800's the demand for large wooden bowls for making bread and for mixing and serving food kept many bowl mills in operation. The Great Alaskan Bowl Company is one of only a very few mills operating that use equipment designed from the machinery developed over a hundred years ago.

By cutting only two to five 13" or larger trees per acre The Great Alaskan Bowl Company is a responsible steward of the forest. This process promotes a healthier forest by allowing some sunlight to reach the smaller developing trees. The freshly cut green logs (40-60% moisture content) are cut into lengths the width of the tree and split for turning. This process allows us to create up to 8 one-piece solid birch hardwood bowls ranging from 22 inches to 7 inches in diameter -
all from a single split length. 

After the bowls have been cut, they are sorted and stacked on carts for drying. The kiln drying process takes 4-6 days to complete and is the most critical step in the production process. Our progressive kiln monitors both the heat and moisture content and the bowls are removed when the moisture content reaches 6-10%.
Because of our unique drying process we have less than 3% loss.
Each bowl is then individually sanded and branded before the food safe oil finish is applied.  The bowls are dipped and coated with a unique blend of seed oil, karotene, vitamin E and lemon oil that penetrates, conditions and seals the wood. This produces an all-natural finish ready for popcorn, salad, fruit and many other uses. . .

If you are coming to Fairbanks visit our showroom
and see our bowl making process in person!
The Great Alaskan Bowl Company was established in 1991 to serve local and
nationwide needs for a quality, one piece wooden bowl product. 
 It has since become a premier visitor stop while in Interior Alaska
serving both Fairbanks and Denali National Park. 
A family run business, The Great Alaskan Bowl Company is intent on providing
quality Made in Alaska and Made in America products in those it produces and
by carrying a wide variety of exquisite and gourmet goods from across Alaska. 
We appreciate your business and would welcome you on a tour
of our factory next time you are in town. 
 
Happy Customer Feedback
 

“We especially enjoy the fact that your sales people give us a personal note about the bowls they pick out for our friends when they mail the receipt” S.M. Raleigh, NC

“The bowls you make are so authentic…I’ve never seen such beauty in a wooden bowl.” J.H. Toledo, OH

“The craftsmanship is high quality, beautifully made.” Jeff & Cindy B. New Castle, PA

“These bowls are beautiful and functional and we love to give them as gifts.” Julianne R. West Chester PA

“After visiting your store in Fairbanks, now we order all of our gifts from your online store…thanks for your personal service.” D.K. Phoenix

“I came to your web site to buy my friend a gift but ended up buying a gift for myself “D.W. Ramsey MN

“Now I just go online and can send my friends “Made in Alaska” gifts. E.W. Rapid City, SD

“We love to send the real authentic Alaskan stuff…our friends think it’s wonderful.” Joanne & Becky Methuen, MA

”You should tell people that your bowls are high in fiber” Lia J. Steamboat Springs, CO

“Popcorn taste better in a wooden bowl, it just does.” Ed H. Newfield, NY

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