Macacauba Wood Chopsticks, 9"

I found this board of macacauba wood, also known as orange agate, at a local hardwood store. I have not seen this species there before, or since finding this one. I will likely get about a dozen pairs of chopsticks out of it and I genuinely don't know when I'll ever get to work with this species again. 

It has a heartwood color that can be highly variable, ranging from a bright red to a darker reddish or purplish brown, frequently with darker stripes.  The piece I found is mostly a reddish orange with an absolutely gorgeous speckled grain pattern.

I have a limited number available of each wood type, and when they are sold out, I do not know when I will get around to making them out of this species of wood again.

Each one of these pairs takes me roughly one hour from start to finish. They are coated with multiple layers of a food safe shellac finish that is 100% waterproof.  If well maintained these chopsticks will last you a very long time. Years of regular usage.  

These are NOT cooking chopsticks.  They can handle lower heat associated with eating, but long term exposure to boiling liquids or a frying pan above 170 degrees will harm the finish.  The finish is food safe  and not a danger, but it can discolor the wood and destroy the waterproof properties.

I can create cooking chopsticks upon request that are larger and with a different finish upon request. 

These are hand wash only.  please check my reviews to see happy customers, and feel free to ask me any questions you may have.