Koffieschepje olijfhout

My olive wood comes from Tuscany. I find it in the hills around the beautiful city of Lucca. 
An olive tree can live very long, even hundreds of years. They stay productive and are therefor hardly cut. That is why this wood is expensive.
From the pruned wood, I make spoons, candles, lamps and other smaller objects. I am lucky to have some wood on stock. However, I do not always know how dry the wood is. It dries relatively slow. This may cause some cracks. Something that is natural and can not always be avoided.
The wood has a tipical olive oil scent when being worked. This scent remains in the finished object for years. It is my experience that cats are very fond of this smell. They rub their neck in my shavings as if they are perfuming themselves.. The wood is hard, heavy, dense and very strong. The beautiful and colorful appearance with contrasting brown lines makes it perfect for decorative objects. Olive wood can be easily polished to a smooth surface. .
My products are finished with olive oil that make the lines sharper and the wood golden-yellow.
If you have a special wish, do not hesitate to contact me. I may be able to make something specific for you.