This is a very pretty acorn shaped box made out of Blue Oak Burl (Quercus douglasii) with Kou (Cordia subcordata) cap. Blue Oak is a California endemic species, often found on California interior foothills. The name refers to the blue-green color of the leaves. Blue oak is not a commerial species, so the wood itself is rare. Here, I have a small piece of burl with incredible figure, completed with bark inclusion, black stain, natural voids, packed in such a small acorn. The burl wood is very dense and hard. Kou is related to the Mexican Ziricote, a Hawaiian native that become increasingly rare. The wood is dark with darker veins. Ko'u was used by the Hawaiian for plates, bowls, spoons, and other utensils since the wood does not have any taste or smell. It is a very nice dark wood capable of a lustrous finish. This acorn show cases rare timbers from two states I considered home. This is the one and only Blue Oak acorn I can make from that small block of burl.
A nice box for your valuables. The screw-on cap makes this nature inspired box extra special and ensures that your content is secured, good for jewelry, keepsake... Through the ages, people has given out acorns as a symbol of prosperity and luck. This one is a unique gift.
Dimension (largest diameter x height): 1-3/4" x 2-5/8"
PLEASE READ:
-- All wood turned items were hand made and/or hand threaded on a lathe. Hardwood threaded inserts were used for woods that do not accept threading well.
-- The item was sanded to 1200 grid for a mirror finish and sealed with a food-safe varnish, if applicable. For hard, fine grained wood with a natural shine, only wax and oil was applied.
-- Each piece offered is a unique item. The design may be repeated but the dimension and wood combination, and or decorative accent will be different
-- Artist signature and catalog number will be inscribed on the item
-- I ship via USPS First Class mail (or Priority Mail if requested). Combined shipping is the highest shipping cost plus $2 for each additional item. Free shipping for 5 or more items purchased at the same time
A nice box for your valuables. The screw-on cap makes this nature inspired box extra special and ensures that your content is secured, good for jewelry, keepsake... Through the ages, people has given out acorns as a symbol of prosperity and luck. This one is a unique gift.
Dimension (largest diameter x height): 1-3/4" x 2-5/8"
PLEASE READ:
-- All wood turned items were hand made and/or hand threaded on a lathe. Hardwood threaded inserts were used for woods that do not accept threading well.
-- The item was sanded to 1200 grid for a mirror finish and sealed with a food-safe varnish, if applicable. For hard, fine grained wood with a natural shine, only wax and oil was applied.
-- Each piece offered is a unique item. The design may be repeated but the dimension and wood combination, and or decorative accent will be different
-- Artist signature and catalog number will be inscribed on the item
-- I ship via USPS First Class mail (or Priority Mail if requested). Combined shipping is the highest shipping cost plus $2 for each additional item. Free shipping for 5 or more items purchased at the same time
