"Blacklight Speed" - Black Locust Crossgrain Vase

$225.00

"Blacklight Speed" is a mesmerizing piece that harnesses the unique properties of black locust wood to create a truly unforgettable visual experience. This crossgrain vase features striking grain striations that spiral outward, giving the illusion of traveling at warp speed. At its heart, the pith has been deliberately left intact, a grounding element amidst the energetic flow of the grain. This piece holds a secret: under a blacklight, the heartwood transforms, glowing with a brilliant, otherworldly yellow. With its smooth, polished finish and an almost perfect feel in your hand, this vase is a captivating work of art that beautifully blends natural form with a dynamic, futuristic feel.

  • Materials: Black locust wood

  • Dimensions: 5.5 inches in diameter, 5.5 inches in height

  • Features: Crossgrain turning, unique "light speed" grain patterns, exposed pith, and a high-gloss finish. The heartwood is highly UV reactive and glows under a blacklight.

"Blacklight Speed" is a mesmerizing piece that harnesses the unique properties of black locust wood to create a truly unforgettable visual experience. This crossgrain vase features striking grain striations that spiral outward, giving the illusion of traveling at warp speed. At its heart, the pith has been deliberately left intact, a grounding element amidst the energetic flow of the grain. This piece holds a secret: under a blacklight, the heartwood transforms, glowing with a brilliant, otherworldly yellow. With its smooth, polished finish and an almost perfect feel in your hand, this vase is a captivating work of art that beautifully blends natural form with a dynamic, futuristic feel.

  • Materials: Black locust wood

  • Dimensions: 5.5 inches in diameter, 5.5 inches in height

  • Features: Crossgrain turning, unique "light speed" grain patterns, exposed pith, and a high-gloss finish. The heartwood is highly UV reactive and glows under a blacklight.

Creation Album

My son and I filmed a video of me turning a different black locust piece under only black light: Black Light Black Locust Bowl