Graduation gift

[woodwish]

I promised my daughter a pen and pencil set when she graduates college, which is coming rapidly. I would like to make something special in connection with our Irish heritage and her birthday is St. Patrick's day. Do not want to use platic, I really want to use wood but can't think of any wood with an Irish connection or a green wood (not green wood, but green wood, you know what I mean). Any suggestions from all you clever folks?

 

[wdcav1952]

Irish bog oak, without a doubt. Have Ken laser a shamrock on it and she will love you forever!

I have a few small blanks to spare if needed. Email me offline if you want to.

 

[Daniel]

Green dyed boxelder burl from B.B. there are some other green dyed woods as well. they are all in my experience very green.
I second the idea of Irish bog oak though. it's not green but it is beautiful stuff. far classier for a graduate.

 

[arjudy]

I'm with William!!![]

 

[Chuck Key]

Blackthorn

Chuckie

 

[mrcook4570]

The Irish Bog Oak has a lot of history behind it - some was growing in the era of St Patrick. And some can be found in sizes big enough for a Jr Gent RB/FP/BP and pencil.

 

[alamocdc]

I'll join in on the IBO. Nothing says The Emerald Isle better.

 

[Texas Taco]

IBO and a laser etched shamrock.

 

[Johnathan]

I have some Lignum Vitae with a great green color. All natural, that would be the way to go. You could always tint whatever wood you like. IBO is also a nice choice for the theme.