{"title":"Paddles","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"curly-maple-paddle-single-side-acrylic-in-lay","title":"Curly Maple Paddle - Single Side Resin In-Lay","description":"\u003cp\u003eCurly Maple refers to cuts of usually soft maples that exhibit curling in the grain of the wood, although cuts may come from hard maples as well. It has a distinct ripple in the grain, and is usually about moderate hardness although the unique grain can sometimes present a challenge when shaping. The wood has a natural creamy tan to reddish hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurly Maple is a popular choice for \"natural look\" hardwood paddles due to it's natural appearance which is amplified when properly treated and stained although the wood can be difficult to properly stain if done too far in the finishing process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSolid Curly Maple paddles will toe the line between thuddy and stingy depending on thickness, and will move more towards stingy with resin in-fills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThis is a commission piece. \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere will be a 2 - 3 week production time, depending on existing backlog and complexity of your request. Excessive embellishments (such as near total in-fill or through-wood features) may increase the price due to large complexity and\/or consumables and time. All commission pieces will be reviewed with the buyer prior to production and the production time starts once the buyer has approved the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(167, 47, 47);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to the unique nature of commission pieces, refunds are not generally available unless there has been a production issue or error. Refunds will \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003enot\u003c\/span\u003e be issued if there are problems with design after design has been approved. Refund may be issued during design process if the buyer is not pleased or no longer wishes to proceed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Formed and Functional Objects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51896279367975,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/0781\/3159\/files\/PXL_20260820_174707314-EDIT.jpg?v=1787248376"},{"product_id":"purpleheart-single-side-resin-in-lay","title":"Purpleheart - Single Side Resin In-Lay","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Amaranth, Purpleheart is a curly grained extremely hard wood (about twice as hard as Red Oak) that takes on an eggplant purple color when expose to air, but will dull to a brown from UV exposure. The wood is extremely durable but due to it's hardness and density requires slow work to properly shape and maintain it's natural appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurpleheart paddles are typically thuddy due to their density and hardness, however, can be made stingy by removing material to allow swifter blows while maintaining the piece's heavy balance. It is recommended these pieces be sealed with a UV-resistant\/filtering coating to help maintain the wood's natural beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThis is a commission piece. \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere will be a 2 - 3 week production time, depending on existing backlog and complexity of your request. Excessive embellishments (such as near total in-fill or through-wood features) may increase the price due to large complexity and\/or consumables and time. All commission pieces will be reviewed with the buyer prior to production and the production time starts once the buyer has approved the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(167, 47, 47);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to the unique nature of commission pieces, refunds are not generally available unless there has been a production issue or error. Refunds will \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003enot\u003c\/span\u003e be issued if there are problems with design after design has been approved. 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Called \"the wood that sings\", it is sought after due to it's relative hardness, glossiness without finishes, and low natural oils which allow it be more easily glued for assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrenadillo paddles will usually have minimal clear coat or stain, as the piece will naturally taken on an almost glass-like smoothness and shine with sanding alone (we still put a thin finishing clear coat onto assist with care and cleaning, as well as to keep the piece hygienic). Due to the wood's rigidity and weight, these pieces are usually reserved for deep thuddy impact play with minimal resonance (this can be altered with a thicker resin coating to make the surface \"stick\" to the skin, making a more stingy impact)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThis is a commission piece. \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere will be a 2 - 3 week production time, depending on existing backlog and complexity of your request. 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