American Hard Maple
Light colours and fine texture
A premier imported timber, chosen for its unique light colouring and durability. American Maple is the lightest weight timber we use. The grain is even and finely textured, making this timber well suited for fine handmade items. It makes for a beautiful, light coloured urn with the assurance of completely sustainable harvesting.
American Black Walnut
Premium dark timber
American Walnut is a premium imported timber, sustainably harvested but often difficult to obtain. With a reputation for being one of the world’s finest timbers, Black Walnut demands a premium price. It is surprisingly light and has a distinctive dark brown colour. The grain is often wavy and comes to a fine finish on your handmade urn.
Australian Blackbutt
Classic Australian timber
Blackbutt is a well known Australian native timber, with a range of indoor and outdoor uses. Blackbutt is often a uniform straw blonde colour with beautiful yellow highlights. A fairly hard timber, it has an even texture and straight grain. Blackbutt is a sustainable, classic Australian timber for any urn design.
Australian Chestnut
Prized for unique markings
Australian Chestnut is sustainably harvested from several different Eucalypt species. This timber is prized for its unique markings caused by bushfires, environmental conditions and insects. We source wood that showcases these markings, giving your urn a visible history of the individual tree. No two pieces of Australian Chestnut are alike, with colour ranging from straw to mid brown.
Australian Spotted Gum
Robust timber with diverse colours
Spotted Gum is a premium Australian timber sustainably harvested along the eastern coastline. The grain is usually tight and even, but can have a wavy texture. One of our most diverse timbers, Spotted Gum can range from light to deep brown or red, with occasional grey flecks across the face. This hard, dense timber gives a robust finish to your handmade urn.
New Guinea Rosewood
Premium timber in pinks and reds
New Guinea Rosewood is found in northern Australia and other Pacific regions. The timber is quite soft and is known for its trademark pink and red colour. New Guinea Rosewood stands out when used in fine furnishings like handmade urns. We use sustainably harvested genuine Rosewood, showcasing the natural beauty of this special timber.
Tasmanian Blackwood
Fine timber with stunning colours
Tasmanian Blackwood is a sustainably produced, fine timber with diverse colouring. The timber can range from a pale white to golden hue, that runs into a deep dark brown or even black. Where possible, we use the darker heartwood for its stunning colouration. When brought to a fine finish in your handmade urn, Tasmanian Blackwood is a beautiful choice.
Tasmanian Oak
Eyecatching premium timber
Tasmanian Oak is a premium, versatile timber with a rich history in Australia. This medium density wood is evenly grained and comes to a beautiful fine finish in your handmade urn. Generally light brown in colour, Tasmanian Oak showcases occasional flecking and fiddleback details. A solid choice for any Australian urn design.
