Sycamore Goblet Set

The American Sycamore, known as the Plane Tree in Europe, is a favorite ornamental in the US. Tall, atractive, with signature peeling gray and green bark, these trees provide a hard wood that is difficult to split, has attractive lacy flecked grain, and does not give off odors or taste, making it ideal for use in culinary applications. Not usually commercially available, please inquire as to availability before placing your order.

Drinking from a wood goblet is a choice experience - the natural feel of the wood in the hand and against the lips is warm and comfortable, and really enhances the aroma and flavor of the contents - a truly unique gift, especially for weddings, anniversaries, or other special occasions.

Size: approximately 3"x8". Due to its light hue, sycamore is not recommended for dark staining drinks.

Quantity

Single Goblet $55.00 Two Goblets $100.00 Four Goblets $180.00

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Purpleheart Goblets

Not exactly bowls...but they work on this page. This matching set of purpleheart goblets was made as a gift for a wedding shower. They're small because solid purpleheart is only available in thicknesses up to 2" thick - 6" high total. But the wood makes them awesome, and as my MIL put it, it's nice to have wood goblets with you because you don't have to worry about them shattering in your luggage...

Purpleheart, also sometimes called amaranth or violet wood, comes from several species of tropical trees native to Central and South America. The heartwood is a light purple when cut, and darkens upon exposure to sunlight, reaching first a darker purple and eventually a brown with a purple cast. It is hard and strong, and takes attention when turning, requiring sharp tools, gentle cuts, and a LOT of sanding.

The finish is mineral oil and beeswax, and is replenished by rubbing in more mineral oil, and won't change the flavor of your drink.

Sold individually for $40 at this size, the set is $70.00

Ambrosia Maple Goblet

These hand-turned solid hardwood goblets are made from ambrosia maple. Ambrosia refers to the fungus that causes the black streaks. It's introduced by beetles that cary the spores with them. They burrow in to dead maple trees, lay eggs, and leave, and the spores they leave behind begin to break down the walls of the hole into food the larvae can eat. When they grow up and leave, they take the spores with them. The fungus only exists in symbiosis with the beetles, and the beetles can't live without the fungus. Cool stuff. The resulting staining pattern in the maple is distinct, dramatic, and beautiful.

Turning these goblets was exciting and challenging - the hollowing technique for endgrain is completely different from that used for sidegrain like in bowls. It was also a challenge to make the two goblets look the same. There are subtle differences that are a mark of hand-turned work. These were made as a set for a gift for a bridal shower.

This second set was made much later for a different customer - same kind of wood, but different shape.

Goblets this size (3" diameter x 8" height, approximate) start at $55 each from ambrosia maple. Other woods are available but may be priced differently. Order more than one and get $10 off your order.

Quantity

Single Goblet $55.00 Two Goblets $100.00 Four Goblets $200.00

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