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Miles Fossils

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more fossil material, not necessarily for knife makers (my biggest market) material for those who turn pens make turkey calls and various display or carving projects. 


fossil info - link to fossil info grading pricing etc
​link to my bio for more information on finding fossils and lifestyle bio

​link to fossil mammoth ivory knife scales - mammoth knife scales

link to fossil mammoth raw  by the pound 
​bulk mammoth 


Fossil mammoth ivory set .60 ounces

$40.00

Mammoth ivory from Alaska 2 ½  ¾ x ¼ inches. Deep dark tan colors almost an alligator pattern. Has some character. Rounded edges could effect exact dimensional needs . Good set for crafts like set of earrings. 

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3 ironwood blocks

$40.00

Desert ironwood 3 blocks each 5 x 1 3/4 x 1 inch. Cut for knife handles but good for pen turning or other projects. I priced these 50% off the price if sold individually. This is the second hardest wood in the world. Indestructible. Will not rot. From Arizona, trhe only state it exists (some is in Mexico). Heavy dense these sets have exceptional patterns hand selectged to be used for wood projects. No flaws.

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wood block stabilized 14.5 ounces

$45.00

Alaska river birch wood stabilized and dyed. 6 x 3.5 x 2 inches weighing 14.5 ounces. This is a colorful exotic wood that is not usually hard enough to take a polish so needs resin impregnating to give it hardness. Suitable for knife scales, pen turning or carving projects. Very nice patter throughout.

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Wood block Alaska birch 10.1 ounces

$40.00

Alaska River birch stabilized and dyed. 6 x 4 x 1 inch. Unique colorful filled with character, knots, some resin filler that blends in well that adds strength. Such wood will fall apart unless treated so I resin impregnate and gthe dye enhances the patterns. Good for knife scales pen turning other projects like sliced for jewelry box.

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Custom necklace clasp - hook and loop

$7.00

Offering custom necklace clasp choices. Two purchases necessary a loop ad a hook. You may have your own loop? (jump ring) So $7 each, a set would be $14. Intended as custom clasps for those who create their own necklaces- seeking one of a kind and quality final product. Could have other purposes as pendants. These are all made one at a time hand done so will vary slightly. Contact me for large volume and more personal choices.

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Birch block custom 4.6 oz

$41.00

Wood block 4,6 ounces. 6 ½ x 1 ½ x 1 ¼ inches. Lightly Dyed stabilized. Meaning it is still wood,  but the softer parts are harder, and patterns brought out. Could be split for knife scales, used for hidden tang by drilling hole. Or used for pen turnning or other projects. Alaska river birch wood  I find myself, dead driftwood along the river.  A unique wood not found on the commercial market. 

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Wood block custom birch 9.oz

$46.00

Wood block 9.1  ounces. 6 z 2 ½ x 1  inches. Lightly Dyed stabilized. Meaning it is still wood,  but the softer parts are harder, and patterns brought out. Could be split for knife scales, used for hidden tang by drilling hole. Or used for pen running or other projects. Alaska river birch wood  I find myself, dead driftwood along the river.  A unique wood not found on the commercial market. This piece is heavy, denser then usual. Slightly spaulted. 

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Wood block custom birch 9.10 oz spaulted

$42.00

Wood block 9.10  ounces. 5 ½ x 2 x 1 ½   inches. Lightly Dyed stabilized. Meaning it is still wood,  but the softer parts are harder, and patterns brought out. Could be split for knife scales, used for hidden tang by drilling hole. Or used for pen running or other projects. Alaska river birch wood  I find myself, dead driftwood along the river.  A unique wood not found on the commercial market. Spaulted patterning should be all the way through. Might be more natural colors the deeper in you go. This was already naturally hard. 

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Wood block custom birch 5.3 oz

$37.00

Wood block 5.3  ounces. 7 x 1 ¾ x 1 inches. Lightly Dyed stabilized. Meaning it is still wood,  but the softer parts are harder, and patterns brought out. Could be split for knife scales, used for hidden tang by drilling hole. Or used for pen running or other projects. Alaska river birch wood  I find myself, dead driftwood along the river.  A unique wood not found on the commercial market. Just light dye, may be all natural inside. If so you have the option to re-stain or leave natural.  

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Wood block custom diamond willow 5.0 oz

$39.00

Wood block 5.0  ounces. 4 ½ x 3 x 1 inches. Lightly Dyed stabilized. Meaning it is still wood,  but the softer parts are harder, and patterns brought out. Could be split for knife scales, used for hidden tang by drilling hole. Or used for pen running or other projects. Alaska diamond willow  wood  I find myself, dead driftwood along the river.  A unique wood not found on the commercial market. Has corner natural defect so reduced price there is extra width to trim off or work around. (see pictures)

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Fossil mammoth ivory single piece 3.1oz

$75.00 $60.00

Fossil mammoth ivory single piece 3.1 oz. 4 ½ x 2 ¼ x ½ to ¼ inches. Tapered thickness. Restored and dyed, filler in the back. Price reflects all this. Could be split for set or used as a single art project. Deep colors takes nice polish colors look natural. Frin interior Alaska  

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Mammoth ivory chunk 1 pound 12.9 ounces.

$495.00 $400.00
12 x 4 around the curve by ½ inches thick. Descent deep natural colors, but has delamination and one big crack issue.  Each delamination layer is stable and ¼ inch. Or could possibly restore stabilize to the full thickness if required. Crack takes an even 1 inch off the width. (an inch is a normal need for knife scales.)
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