Balata Wood
This wood came from the island of Dominica in the West Indies. Also called Massaranduba, this wood comes from very large trees spanning up to 48″wide & 150′ tall. This wood is a very hard and strong wood, It has a deep reddish brown color .
“Gives me the feeling of warmth and comfort”
Brazilian Cedar
This wood originates in Brazil however it was reclaimed from a project in South Carolina. It has a nutty brown, and sometimes reddish, tint with a close grain formation. This is a very durable wood with a variety of uses. Natural oils in the wood can also give it a fragrant aroma.
“Gives me the feeling of strength and stability”
Curly Maple
This wood was reclaimed in North East , Pa. As with some of our other woods, this wood was reclaimed, first at a lumber mill, then from a man who makes turkey calls with exotic wood to help benefit “Hunt of a Lifetime”. It’s final destination when we reclaimed it and used what was left. This wood is often used to make musical instruments. A domestic wood found in the USA and Canada. This wood is a light colored wood with a slight sheen and a wavy grain
“Gives me a lighthearted, subtle and classy feeling”
Mahogany
This Mahogany has had quite a journey! Originally from the ceiling of an old ship, it then ended up in the basement of an old church. A priest then sold it to a woman who we acquired it from at an auction. The owner purchased it to repurpose it into her counter, in her beautiful New York home. The remainder was put into an auction which we actually lost the bid on. Later we went back to pick up a large saw that we had purchased for our business, to find that some of the wood that we had bid on had been left behind. The owner offered it to us knowing what we were doing with it and how much we had liked the history behind it. I made her a necklace to thank her which didn’t seem like enough, but more importantly we made a connection and a friendship which is what we love about this business. Thanks Jane! We also have some reclaimed Mahogany wood from our friend Rick, as mentioned, who makes turkey calls in North East, Pa.
“Gives me the feeling of Boldness and simplistic beauty”
Purple Heart
This exotic wood originates from Central and South America. As with some of the other woods it was reclaimed from a gentleman in North East, Pa. who makes turkey calls to help benefit “Hunt of a Lifetime”. Obviously getting its name from the color tone of the wood it is both exotic and unique. There is no stain on this elegant wood and it actually gets more beautiful over time.
“Gives me the feeling of love and romance”
Knots
Some of the jewelry creations I have made have been from the knots found in barn wood. Most of these knots are over a century old, reclaimed from Pennsylvania Barns, and can be very rare and sometimes difficult to separate from the piece of wood itself. For some knots tung oil is applied to help preserve the wood. The complete knots are left in their natural state; the smaller ones are usually pieces of the larger knots. Each is unique in its size and incredible character having withstood the test of time.
“Gives me the feeling of strength and sustainability”
Zebra Wood
This exotic wood originates from Africa. As with some of our other woods this was reclaimed from a gentleman in North East, Pa who makes turkey calls to help benefit “Hunt of a Lifetime”. This wood is known for its beautiful contrasting black and beige grain. It is very unique and quite different from many of our other woods.This wood can take you to another place envisioning the wild landscapes of Africa.
“Gives me the feeling of boldness and adventure”
Teak
Native to the South and Southeast Asia. This Teak was reclaimed from a project making doors for the cabin of a boat on the bay in Erie, Pa. This wood has a neutral brown color with a close grain. It is used in many outdoor applications due to it’s natural ability to withstand the elements.
“Gives me the feeling of resilience and natural beauty”
Bloodwood
This distinctive deep red colored wood is found in Central and Latin America. This extremely hard wood is somewhat difficult to work with however polishes nicely and is a naturally beautiful wood all on its own. Many exotic woods are from over seas and are their country’s natural hardwoods. Therefore, they are used in many applications. This wood was reclaimed from a pallet found in Erie, Pa.
“Gives me the feeling of strength partnered with elegance”
Red Palm
This wood came from the Island of Dominica. Red Palm is an interesting wood which comes from the outer hardened area of a type of palm tree. While the wood is called red, it is actually called that due to the red flecks on a light or deep tan background. The end grain of the wood is also very interesting and looks like dots or specks. This is one of my favorites in our collection and very rare in jewelry creations.
“Gives me a dare to be different and fun feeling”
