A little serving spoon..or cooking spoon hand carved in Texas ebony. This piece of wood had some nice light sapwood in it and a knot hole, so I carved out the tear shaped bowl to expose the sapwood. and included the large knot at the end of the handle. a simple shape overall but I think it all works well together.
Texas ebony [Ebenopsis ebano] is not a true ebony. But it is considered one of only a few “exotic” hardwoods that are native to the United States. This was my first time working with it and it is hard and dense. but finishes glassy smooth with a good natural luster and a nice weight. A good substitute for true ebony in that sense. But it isn’t any less expensive. and it is not widely available.
Measures 10-1/2 inches long. Sterling silver signature inlay.
A little serving spoon..or cooking spoon hand carved in Texas ebony. This piece of wood had some nice light sapwood in it and a knot hole, so I carved out the tear shaped bowl to expose the sapwood. and included the large knot at the end of the handle. a simple shape overall but I think it all works well together.
Texas ebony [Ebenopsis ebano] is not a true ebony. But it is considered one of only a few “exotic” hardwoods that are native to the United States. This was my first time working with it and it is hard and dense. but finishes glassy smooth with a good natural luster and a nice weight. A good substitute for true ebony in that sense. But it isn’t any less expensive. and it is not widely available.
Measures 10-1/2 inches long. Sterling silver signature inlay.
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