Discover Unique Irish wooden Gifts Handcrafted Just for You
Welcome to Bog and Brass, where tradition meets creativity. Our handcrafted products are more than just items; they are stories that draw from the rich heritage of Irish craftsmanship. Every piece is meticulously crafted, showcasing the unique grains of the wood. Explore our diverse selection, from elegant ballpoint pens for the discerning writer to quirky, whimsical gifts that delight and amuse. Our earrings and cufflinks feature intricate designs that are perfect for expressing individuality.
Our handcrafted wooden gifts are designed with love and care. Made from high-quality wood and can be personalised to give as the perfect gift. Every piece is meticulously crafted, showcasing the unique grains of the wood.
Take a moment to browse our collection. If you have a specific request or wish to know more about our products, feel free to reach out to us at info@bogandbrass.com. We are here to help you find the perfect piece.
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***Irish Bog Oak***
Variations in the water level, floods, and marsh formation promote the growth of oak trees. Because of a continuous change in the direction of the river flow to a greater or lesser degree, the mainstreams weave through the valleys, constantly forming live meanders. In its meandering course, the river undermines the banks covered with trees, which fall into the river and are swept away in the water. When the trunk gets trapped by its branches and roots in the river bed, over time, layers of mud, sand and gravel cover it. Deprived of oxygen, the wood undergoes the process of fossilisation and a long process of morta formation.
For hundreds and thousands of years, under the influence of the minerals and iron from the water, the decomposition of oak timber is considerably slower. A special role is played by the currents of the underground waters in the creation of morta, binding its ingredients with larger quantities of the tannin in the wood, and in this way darkening the wood. This centuries-long process, often termed "maturation", turns the wood from golden brown to completely black, while increasing its hardness to such a level that it can only be carved with the use of specially grind and exceptionally firm tools.
The time necessary for the oak to transform from the end of its biological growth to abonos varies. The "maturation" commonly lasts thousands of years. Due to the ecological reasons mentioned above, no two trunks can be found of the same colour