Holocene stratigraphy: buried soil, woody peat, marine silt and peat. Preserved trees stump at interface between woody peat and marine silt. Measured scale and chalk board: WD7939
Happy #StumpDay
Preserved tree stump (circa 2400 BC) #BogOak #Fenland ##FlagFenBasin
Bog-wood is created from the trunks of trees that have lain in bogs, and bog-like conditions such as lakes, river bottoms and swamps, for centuries and even millennia. Deprived of oxygen, the wood undergoes the process of fossilisation. Water flow and depth play a special role in the creation of bog-wood. Currents bind the minerals and iron in the water with tannins in the wood, naturally staining the wood in the process. This centuries-long process, often termed "maturation," turns the wood from golden-brown to completely black, while increasing its hardness to such a level that it can only be carved with the use of specialty cutting tools. While the time necessary for the oak to transform into bog-wood varies, the "maturation" commonly lasts thousands of years. Due to the ecological reasons mentioned above, no two trunks can be found of the same colour.
Exposed ancient Irish bog oak/bog wood standing in pillars in Galway, Ireland. These tree remnants are thousands of years old! #Trees #Ireland #BogOak #BlueSkyArtShow #Photography #Art #Sky #Nature #Scape #Landscape #Clouds #SkyScape
Bog wood—oak, pine, or yew—formed 4,000–8,000 years ago in early bogs! The same oxygen-free conditions that lock in carbon also preserve the wood, turning it jet black, red, or brown over time. EUinmyregion #PeatlandsForProsperity #BogOak #Ireland
⚓ Galway Hooker by Tom Taaffe Crafts — a handcrafted Bog Oak & Copper sculpture inspired by Galway Bay. A timeless piece of Irish heritage 🇮🇪✨
💶 €345 | Explore more ➡️ irishartmart.ie/artist/tom-taaffe-crafts/
#IrishArt #GalwayHooker #BogOak #IrishCraft #IrishArtmart #BuyIrishArt
End cross-section through a bog oak in a deep section of Holocene sediment: lower peat, fen clay and upper peat.
Cross section through preserved oak branch - black heartwood, tree-rings
Heartwood #BogOak #Fenland #FlagFenBasin
Orca brooch/kilt pin hand carved from 4000 year old Somerset bog oak and set with hand polished, raw, unprocessed Baltic amber
Another non- #writing thing from my woodcarving world:
Orca brooch/kilt pin hand carved from 4000 year old Somerset bog oak and set with hand polished, raw, unprocessed Baltic amber #carving #amber #orca #bogoak
www.woodlandtreasures.co.uk/product/orca...
hand made knife handle on a hand forged knife
a knife made by community and a fun excuse for me to get to use some bog oak supplied by my friends this was fun and I had a great time using some skills I haven't used in a while
#knifemaker #woodworking #bogoak #forged #knifehandle #knifehandlemaking
A handcrafted pen held in an open palm, made from a striking mosaic pattern of ancient dark bog oak and pale birch wood segments. The segmented design creates a checkered look with natural grain variations, polished and paired with chrome accents, lying against a dark wooden background.
Mosaic of 2000 y.o. bog oak and birch tree :) 🪬🧿
#handmade #woodworking #bogoak #birch #penmaking #craftsmanship #fountainpen #scotlandmade #woodturning #art
A handcrafted knife with a Damascus steel blade featuring intricate wave-like patterns, resting on a dark wooden surface. The handle is made of ancient bog oak, giving it a deep, rich color, and a small lanyard hole near the top adds a functional touch.
It wasn’t always about wooden pens! 😆 This one is made of 2000-year-old bog oak and around 400 folds of steel.
#Handmade #DamascusSteel #BogOak #KnifeMaking #Craftsmanship #AncientMaterials #WoodAndSteel #Bladesmith #UniqueDesign #HistoryInYourHands 🪬🧿
A handcrafted wooden pen made from 2000-year-old Bog Oak, featuring a sleek, dark wood finish with a striking blue resin accent. The pen rests on a dark wooden surface, emphasizing its deep, rich tones. Its polished metal components add a modern touch to this ancient wood, creating a blend of history and craftsmanship.
Today’s wooden pen is crafted from 2000-year-old Bog Oak
#woodworking #fountainpen #handmade #BogOak #history #art #design #woodart #pens #unique #handcrafted 🪬🧿
A close-up of a handmade wooden fountain pen with a step mosaic pattern, crafted from 2000-year-old bog oak and acacia. The pen has alternating dark and light wood segments, creating a striking geometric effect. The cap is fitted with gold-colored hardware, and the background features a vibrant blue wall with golden space-themed illustrations, including an astronaut and planets. The hand holding the pen has visible signs of woodworking, adding to the artisan feel of the image.
Today’s wooden fountain pen is this step mosaic :) Made from 2000-year-old bog oak and acacia.
#Handmade #Woodturning #FountainPen #Craftsmanship #BogOak #Acacia #LuxuryWriting #PenMaking
A man in a dark grey shirt sitting at a modern office table, holding a handcrafted wooden pen made from 2000-year-old bog oak with 24k gold leaf. A sleek black box with a gold logo sits nearby. The background features an open office setting with glass walls and a construction site visible through the windows.
Wooden pen crafted from 2000-year-old bog oak with 24k gold leaf. 📜✨ Captured for a newspaper feature.
#Handmade #LuxuryPen #BogOak #Craftsmanship #GoldLeaf #UniqueDesign
A handcrafted fountain pen showcasing a “mosaic” design made from dark, 2,000-year-old bog oak and rich teak wood. The pen’s sleek barrel combines these ancient and durable materials, resulting in a striking contrast of deep brown and golden hues. This unique writing instrument was created for Bílá pastelka, a Czech charity dedicated to supporting people with visual impairments through services like mobility training, guide dog training, employment opportunities, and computer skills education. The pen symbolizes a blend of history, craftsmanship, and a commitment to aiding those with blindness.
Today’s featured pen is a “mosaic” crafted from 2,000-year-old bog oak and teak. This unique piece was created for the Czech charity Bílá Pastelka, which supports individuals with visual impairments.
#HandcraftedPen #BogOak #TeakWood #BíláPastelka #CharitySupport #BlindnessAwareness #CzechCharity
A handcrafted wooden pen made from subfossil bog oak, a rare and ancient material approximately 2,000 years old, sourced from the Czech Bohemia region. The pen features a sleek black body with polished chrome accents on the tip, clip, and end cap, providing a sophisticated contrast against the deep, aged wood. A striking blue resin band wraps around the top section, adding a modern touch to the historic craftsmanship. The pen’s clip is attached to the cap, which houses a golden inlay at the top, creating a warm accent against the dark wood. Resting on a dark wooden surface, the pen’s details and craftsmanship stand out, showcasing the smooth, polished finish. The texture of the ancient bog oak, with its subtle grain patterns, adds a sense of depth and history. Designed with both aesthetics and functionality in mind, this unique piece blends antique materials with modern craftsmanship, making it a timeless writing instrument.
Wooden Pen :) ✍️ This time, crafted from subfossil bog oak—approximately 2,000 years old from the heart of Czech Bohemia. 🖤🌿 #handmade #wood #pen #bogoak
Did you know I make swords too? This is my personal #sword, and the first one I have made. Her name is #RoughCut and she is a freakin BEAST. hand forged 80crv2 with a handle made of #bogoak that's over 2000 years old. The pommel is made of shibuichi and has patinad to a dark black.
#handmade
Tomorrow’s #irishart post will feature stunning bog oak carvings—ancient wood preserved in Ireland’s bogs for thousands of years. A symbol of resilience, heritage, and art. Don’t miss this glimpse into the timeless beauty of Irish craftsmanship! #BogOak #IrishHeritage www.IGHMF.org
