This shot glass is turned from Sweetgum—a native hardwood harvested in Illinois from a felled tree found close to home. The form is compact and upright, with a slightly thicker wall profile that gives it a grounded feel in the hand.
The grain is subtle but expressive: vertical waves of creamy sapwood rise into golden heartwood, with just a hint of curl that dances between quantum and classic. The bore is clean and centered, and the finish—polymerized walnut oil, beeswax, and carnauba wax—brings out a soft semi-satin glow without overpowering the wood’s natural tone.
Unstabilized by design, Sweetgum holds its liquor well and rewards patience. This listing represents a single SKU with multiple inventory items—each shot glass shares the same dimensions, species, and finish, but the grain and color may vary slightly from piece to piece.
This vessel is part of Gentry Crafted’s harvested-at-home collection—an archive of woods gathered from dead, dying, or already felled trees close to home. It’s a quiet celebration of timing, respect, and the beauty of what’s already waiting.
