Mahoganized Holly Scoop

Every now and then I get to step back and say, "Wow, this is my best work yet!" Sometimes it is a design or a particular line... but this time it is the color and finish along with all the other aesthetic and utilitarian qualities that are my normal focus.

As I have said many times, I love working with American Holly. It is strong, flexible and has an extremely fine grain. But, it generally has no color. It is almost like ivory, slightly off white with no distinguishable patterns in the grain.. So, I decided to experiment with this coffee scoop.

The handle is smooth and very comfortable in the hand. I faceted the bowl, to give it an appearance almost like a nutshell. Then, I baked the piece at 400 F for 40 minutes to give the wood a deep, brown color. After oiling, the Holly looked remarkably like Mahogany. It feels like Mahogany, too. Frankly, it is gorgeous!

I think whoever buys this this will enjoy using it. As always, my woodwork is sustainably sourced from trees that are storm damaged or that must be thinned. Each piece is entirely hand made in the ancient greenwood tradition. I use only a hand saw, a small axe and knives. These are heirloom quality spoons that, if properly cared for, will last for generations.

Price $35 with free shipping in the continental US. Click here to buy now.