Spalted Maple Curly Green Shot Glass

Spalted Curly Maple Green Shot Glass

Dimensions: ~2‑3/4 inches tall × 2 inches diameter

This shot glass is a study in transformation—where preserved entropy meets design, and nature paints with unexpected color. Turned from Spalted Curly Maple (Acer saccharum), it combines two rare phenomena in wood: curling, where fibers grow in undulating waves that shimmer in the light, and spalting, a natural process caused by fungi that leaves dramatic black lines and shifting tones. Together, they create a surface alive with movement—grain rippling like water and spalting blooming in shades of green, brown, and gold.

The vessel’s appearance evokes the forest floor: moss creeping over fallen timber, lichen spreading across bark, and the quiet beauty of atrophy  preserved in form. Compact yet balanced, it sits comfortably in the hand while offering a tactile connection to the wild unpredictability of nature. Each piece is unique, with its own rhythm of curls and spalting patterns, ensuring no two glasses are ever alike.

Stabilized for durability and finished with polymerized walnut oil, beeswax, and carnauba wax, the surface is smooth, food‑safe, and softly lustrous. The finish enhances the wood’s natural figure while protecting it for everyday use. A perfect piece for those who appreciate the beauty of breakdown—and the art of turning chaos into craft, this shot glass embodies both resilience and artistry, transforming imperfection into elegance.