Acacia Koa is endemic to Hawaii, or grows no where else in the world, it is also a fast growing tree when compared to other
Hawaiian trees, although it is very rare to find trees of a large size because of the high demand for Koa.
The early Hawaiians used Koa for making canoes and other things. Today it is used for furniture and many
other woodworking and craft items including calabash bowls. Koa has a color that ranges from dark to light brown
as well as nice red colors and it can have very curly grain. The wood is heavy, stable and works well.

The African Wenge'  tree is native to Congo, Cameroon,
Gabon, Tanzania, and Mozambique. It's color ranges from dark
brown to black.  It's rich color produces dramatic
jewelry designs.




Zebrawood is used in a limited way for veneer,
wall paneling, custom furniture, specialty items and turnery.
It is a decorative exotic wood, and as such has only a small following
that even knows it exists; however, those that do venture to use it,
are awed by its dramatic color banding.
It has also been used in previous Mercedes Benz Cars.




Macadamia Nut Tree wood from Hawaii has a
curious strawberry color dot pattern in its light wood,
which makes for interesting, light reflecting designs.




Ebony Heartwood is one of the most
intensely black woods known.  Combined
with its high density, it is one of the very few woods
that sink in water.  Fine texture and the ability to polish
smoothly, has made it valuable as an ornamental wood.
This is one of my most sought-after woods
for vibrant jewelry pieces.

Leather is a extremely durable material. It takes dyes and color well and can withstand the test of time.