The Starry Night Burl Shot Glass

Marbled Multicor Burl (Stabilized)

Dimensions: ~2‑3/4 inches tall × 1‑5/8 inches in diameter 

This shot glass is turned from a Marbled Multicor Burl, a striking example of how burl wood can transform into natural art. Burl wood forms when a tree undergoes stress or irregular growth, producing swirling, chaotic grain patterns that are impossible to replicate. In this case, the burl has been stabilized, ensuring durability while preserving its dramatic figure. The blank itself came from a mystery bundle of stabilized woods, adding an element of discovery and uniqueness to the piece.

The glass reveals a marbled interplay of colors and textures. Rich dark browns flow into lighter golden streaks, with irregular swirls and knots that create depth across the cylindrical walls. The polished surface highlights these contrasts, giving the piece a smooth tactile quality while allowing the eye to wander through its intricate grain. In the photos, the wood shows both organic imperfections and refined craftsmanship—the hollowed interior is clean and balanced, while the exterior grain dances with unpredictable movement.

Standing at nearly three inches tall with a diameter of just over one and a half inches, the form is compact yet elegant. Its proportions make it comfortable to hold, while the burl’s natural drama ensures that no two pieces will ever look alike. The stabilized preparation locks in the burl’s beauty, preventing fragility and making this shot glass both functional and enduring.

Burl woods like this are celebrated for their rarity and artistry. They are formed through nature’s irregularities—fungus, stress, or genetic quirks—and transformed by human hands into objects of lasting beauty. This Marbled Multicor Burl Shot Glass embodies that story: a vessel born of chance, stabilized for strength, and finished to reveal the mesmerizing patterns hidden within.