Miles Fossils
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.
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Fossil mammoth ivory set large 6.5 ounces
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Mammoth fossil ivory set 4 ½ x a slight tapered 1 ½ to 1 ¼ x ½ inches. Dyed and stabilized. A large set with extra thickness that could be split if desired into two sets. Or used where extra thickness is desired. This is also a set that could be cut up for earrings, see end shot, terrific patterning. Or used for inlays end caps and guards carving projects instead of scales. Once had cracks, now filled and solid, hard takes nice shine. Colors patterning all the way through.
Fossil mammoth ivory set .60 ounces
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.
3 ironwood blocks
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.
wood block stabilized 14.5 ounces
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.
Wood block Alaska birch 10.1 ounces
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.
Custom necklace clasp - hook and loop
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.
Fossil mammoth ivory set .3 ounces
Fossil mammoth ivory set 2 ¼ x ½ x 1/16th inches. A small but gorgeous set. All natural colors running deep. Not as blue as picture shows! But nice greys, blacks only a hint of blues. #1 grade food for small folder inlays jewelry. Alaskan ice age material off Kantishna River (near Denali)
Birch block custom 4.6 oz
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.
Wood block custom birch 9.oz
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.
Wood block custom birch 9.10 oz spaulted
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.
Wood block custom birch 5.3 oz
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.
Wood block custom diamond willow 5.0 oz
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)