Asian Dalmation Dot?

[hsingyihsingyi]

What can you tell me about this wood?

Thanks,
Jay

 

[wdcav1952]

Well, about all I can tell you is that I have never heard of it. I guess that isn't much help, though. []

 

[hsingyihsingyi]

Me either and I googled it. It looks really neat and it cost me 35.00 for 5 pieces...ouch.

 

[PenWorks]

From what I had, they called it Dalmation ebony. I think you could be refearing to stipped ebony or asian ebony, instead of having the usual pattern of straight/swirly grain, it has black spots like a dalmation. Hard to find and beautiful.

 

[wdcav1952]

Jay, I just got back from a Google search. I assume you saw it on Ebay? If so, Dwain of Spa City Woodworks sells outstanding wood. I have never bought anything but great blanks from him.

 

[hsingyihsingyi]

He's the one that I bought it from. I'll probably ask him what he knows as well. I wish I had thought of that.
Thanks,

 

[PenWorks]

Here is what I was talking about. I turned this about 3 years ago and liked it so much kept it for my personal collection.

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[wdcav1952]

That is really striking, Anthony!

 

[hsingyihsingyi]

I can see why you kept it. It is a unique piece. I'm going to see what I get when I google it under the names that you gave me. I was figuring on sharging $40.00/pen for these and I usually turn the Designer Twist pen. Thoughts?

 

[PenWorks]

I ussually charge 35.00 for a slimline and if it turns out to be an exceptional or really unique pattern, then they go to 45.00, this would have been 45.00