The Funtray’s handles make it a traditional serving or “butler’s” tray, but it comes with a twist. At the center is a lustrous panel of spalted wood (in this case, mango). Spalting in wood is coloration and figuration caused by a fungus, which can either cause damage or become quite fun. The trick is to harvest the wood at just the right time, before decay sets in but not until the spalting has a chance to produce the fascinating waves, ripples, iridescence, and unusual figures that we woodworkers love. So, it’s a Funtray because it highlights the work of fungi, but also because a special serving tray like this one is a fun way to serve up drinks, coffee, tea, or charcuterie for guests. Traditional? More like tRADitional.
Sapele
Hemlock
Spalted Mango (the spalted species may vary depending on current availability)
Tung oil finish (food and water-safe)
The Funtray’s handles make it a traditional serving or “butler’s” tray, but it comes with a twist. At the center is a lustrous panel of spalted wood (in this case, mango). Spalting in wood is coloration and figuration caused by a fungus, which can either cause damage or become quite fun. The trick is to harvest the wood at just the right time, before decay sets in but not until the spalting has a chance to produce the fascinating waves, ripples, iridescence, and unusual figures that we woodworkers love. So, it’s a Funtray because it highlights the work of fungi, but also because a special serving tray like this one is a fun way to serve up drinks, coffee, tea, or charcuterie for guests. Traditional? More like tRADitional.
Sapele
Hemlock
Spalted Mango (the spalted species may vary depending on current availability)
Tung oil finish (food and water-safe)
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