Bog oak wooden pendant with custom Ogham inscription
Bog oak wooden pendant with custom Ogham inscription
These customisable pendants are handcrafted from ancient bog oak sourced near Athenry, Co. Galway. It is estimated to be about 5000 thousand years old and has a deep, dark tone and distinctive grain. Each wooden pendant is unique, shaped by time and finished by hand.
Please use the text box below to write the name, initials or word you would like me to engrave on the pedant for you. Ogham script doesn't have direct equivalents for all Latin letters, such as J, K, W, V, X, Y, Z. An alternative spelling is used in these cases. You can read more about this on a website here. I will consult with you prior to personalising if suitable letters are not available. I have set a limit of 10 letters below as for most pieces this would be longest vertical word I can add but please just contact me if want me to try a longer word.
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What is this bog oak and is it old?
Irish bog oak is a type of wood that comes from oak trees that have been preserved in the peat bogs of Ireland for thousands of years. I estimate the wood I use to between 3 and 6 thousand years old!! The anaerobic environment of the bog prevents the normal decay process, allowing the oak wood to be preserved intact. The preservation process makes bog oak particularly dense and stable, which contributes to its durability and suitability.
Why do you do this?
Growing up in the wilds of the west of Ireland surrounded by this wonderful material and being exposed to alternative lifestyles has left an impact on me. I am going back to a time of my youth when everything was so much more relaxed and simpler. The process of creating these pieces is a form of meditation.
Also, my father used to make fantastic and crazy sculptures out of bog oak and other woods. I guess now that he has passed I am continuing what he started in a way.
How do I care for the jewellery?
To get the most out of your jewellery we recommend that you handle it with care - some pieces can be fragile. Please also keep it away from water and dampness if possible and store it in a dry place. Sharp objects or surfaces can mark them. We finish the jewellery with some linseed oil and if the item has lost some of its spark you can use this or similar to freshen up the colours. Use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth and do not use harsh chemicals or cleaners, as they can damage the finish of the wood.