These candle holders represent the fun and quiet qualities of two people, one being angular and straight while the other is curvaceous and loud. Pair them together or keep them separate and they will be the life of any dinner party setting. Sold individually.
Material: Cork and Walnut Size: 2.5" dia x 7.5" h Please note this item is made-to-order and takes 4-5 weeks to ship.

Melanie Abrantes Designs is a Bay Area-based producer of handcrafted, heirloom objects.

Melanie Abrantes Designs

Tall Cork + Wood Candlestick

Style

Candleholders

A natural canvas tool roll designed to carry all of your carving tools and chisels. Perfect for when you're traveling or storing away your tools. We love using our tool roll when we go camping! Made from thick and durable white cotton canvas with brown ties.
Made in Japan.
Measures approximately 16.5" x 19" when open.

Canvas Tool Roll

Title

Wall Art & Decor

Hand-turned pink marbled cork planters designed for indoor use. These planters were inspired by vintage planters from the 1960s. Cork is naturally porous, making it an ideal material for plants. Each planter has an oiled interior and is finished on the outside with natural beeswax.

Sizes:

Small: 7" dia x 3.5" h
Large: 11" dia x 7.5" h

Material: Natural Cork
Please note this item is made-to-order and takes 4-5 weeks to ship.

Modern Pink Cork Planter

Size

Home Accents

Our Fancy Taper Candles are hand-molded and embody a superior depth of color. A cotton wick is used for the cleanest burn, and the base is sized to fit a standard holder. Each 6” candle is crafted to burn for six hours. Subtle variations in wax depth and color opacity may occur. Two candles per pack.

Made from Parrafin Wax
In either 6" or 10" sizes

Fancy Candle Tapers By The Floral Society

Color

We love white wine or rosé during the summer. What better way to keep your delicious drinks cool than with our all natural wine coolers? The properties of cork naturally help wine keep its cool. Tested to keep your wine cool for up to four hours. Handmade in our Oakland studio.

Dimensions: 5.5" dia x 5" h
Material: Cork and Walnut

Please note this item is made-to-order and takes 4-5 weeks to ship.

Cork Wine Cooler

Material

Barware

This one of a kind tall straight vase is made from my newest material a solid piece of recycled natural pink marbled cork. This cork vase is hand-turned and carved in my studio in Oakland, CA. Hand finished with mineral oil and beeswax to bring out the rich tones of its beautiful texture. Gorgeous with just a single flower or two. A glass vial is included with purchase for fresh flowers.
Size: 2.5" dia x 6.5" h Material: Pink Marble Cork

Pink Marble Cork Tall Vase

Vases

This one of a kind tall straight vase is made from my newest material a solid piece of recycled natural charcoal cork. This cork vase is hand-turned in my studio in Oakland, CA. Hand finished with mineral oil and beeswax to bring out the rich tones of its beautiful texture. Gorgeous with just a single flower or two. A glass vial is included with purchase for fresh flowers.
Dimensions: Approximately 6.5" tall and 3" wide

Material: Charcoal Cork

| Note that this item is made to order and takes 3 weeks until shipping |

Charcoal Cork Tall Vase

This one of a kind straight vase is made from a solid piece of cherry. It is hand turned and carved in my studio in Oakland, CA. Hand finished with mineral oil and beeswax to bring out the rich tones of its beautiful grain. Gorgeous with just a single flower or two this vase is a wonderful addition to any home. Glass vial included with purchase for fresh flowers.
Size: 3" dia x 4" h Material: cherry

Cherry Straight Bud Vase

These vases are one of a kind and new limited pieces are released every season! Please contact us if you are interested in a custom vase. Previous examples are included in the images below.
In every MARAIS vase, the materials - colored glass, cork, and hardwood- combine to create an object that is both art sculpture and functional. Inspired by the natural beauty of the raw material, Abrantes designed each piece to speak for itself.
Each vase is signed by the designer.

Extra Large Marais Vase #1 Size: 6” dia x 18” h Material: Charcoal Cork & Walnut Wood Clear Glass

Extra Large Marais Vase #2 Size: 6.75" dia x 18" h Material: Charcoal Cork & Buckeye Burl Wood, Opalescent Glass

Please note this item is made-to-order and takes 4-5 weeks to ship.

Limited-edition Marais Vase Collection | Xlarge

As seen in Luxe Magazine and Sweet Paul Magazine, this one of a kind tall straight vase is made from a solid piece of walnut. It is hand turned and carved in my studio in Oakland, CA. Hand finished with mineral oil and beeswax to bring out the rich tones of its beautiful grain. Gorgeous with just a single flower or two, a glass vial is included with purchase for fresh flowers.
Size: 3" dia x 6.5" h Material: Walnut

Tall Walnut Bud Vase

As seen in Luxe Magazine and Sweet Paul Magazine, this one of a kind tall straight vase is made from a solid piece of cherry. It is hand turned and carved in my studio in Oakland, CA. Hand finished with mineral oil and beeswax to bring out the rich tones of its beautiful grain. Gorgeous with just a single flower or two, a glass vial is included with purchase for fresh flowers.
Size: 3" dia x 6.5" h Material: Cherry

Tall Cherry Bud Vase

Use this blank to carve your very own Spatula for your kitchen. Blanks come in around 2 different wood options, each with a unique look and finish. We have separated the types of wood into levels of carving difficulty based on how hard or soft their grain is.

Easy: Poplar - light wood with green flecks when left unfinished. Finishes a deep yellow with a green undertone.
Medium: Cherry - a somewhat pink color when left unfinished. Finishes as a deep red.
Hard: Walnut - Light brown to medium brown when left unfinished. Finishes as a deep brown. Size: 13"L x 2.75" w Difficulty: Intermediate Tools needed: Carving Knife, Sandpaper and Wood butter for finishing. (not included with blank)

Spatula Carving Blank

Type Of Wood

Spatulas & Food Turners

The Floral Society tapers are crafted to burn drip-free at a rate of approximately 1 hour per inch. Each candle is dipped 35 times for a superior depth of color, and pairs are joined by a braided cotton wick for the cleanest burn. Looks beautiful with our hardwood candle holders.
12” tall standard.
Made of paraffin wax in the United States.

12” Tapered Candle Set By The Floral Society

This one of a kind double bud vase is made from a solid piece of cherry. It is hand turned and carved in my studio in Oakland, CA. Hand finished with mineral oil and beeswax to bring out the rich tones of its beautiful grain. Gorgeous with just a single flower or two this vase is a wonderful addition to any home. Glass vial included with purchase for fresh flowers.
Size: 3" dia x 4" h Material: cherry

Cherry Double Bud Vase

Beginner Carving Set with 3 different tools and 2 spoon blanks made from Japanese cypress.
Using traditional Japanese tools, this beginner level spoon carving kit will teach you how to carve and hollow out the bowl of the spoon.  It’s a fun afternoon project and easy for anyone to learn. The best part is that you get to finish and keep your very own custom creation.  All supplies, a spoon gouge, and straight chisel, angled chisel, and instructions are included. This kit is ideal beginner level students. All children should be under direct supervision. Kit Includes: + 2 Cypress Spoon Blanks ( 1"w x 4"h) + A Gouge, Straight Chisel and Angled Chisel + Handwritten instructions + Video + Mini Wood Butter + Sandpaper + Band-aid (ya know, just in case) Melanie teaches classes too! Check out her website to find out more. Spoon Carving Workshop: com/workshop-events/#/spoon- carving-workshop/

Japanese Beginner Spoon Carving Kit

Home Decor

These cork and walnut canisters are hand-turned in Oakland, CA. They are carefully made with hand selected hardwood from a local lumber yard and finished with natural linseed oil and beeswax. Perfect for your favorite loose leaf tea, coffee or dry grains!
Sizes:

Small: 6" dia x 3.25" h
Medium: 6" dia x 6" h
Large: 6" dia x 7.5" h

Material: Natural Cork and Walnut

Please note this item is made-to-order and takes 4-5 weeks to ship.

Cork + Walnut Canister

Home & Furniture

This adorable and functional Kujira Knife is the perfect addition to your desk to sharpen your pencils or to use whittling while camping. This very versatile fixed knife will surprise you its sharp blade, don't be fooled by its cute shape!
This hand-forged unique multi-purpose utility knife is sure to be a conversation piece. With proper care, your Kujira Whale Knife will last a lifetime.
About the manufactuer:
Tosa cutlery crafting is found in Kochi prefecture and has been passed down from the beginning of the Edo period (1603–1867). Making use of the traditional techniques, bladesmith Satoshi Yamashita took a request from his children to make a knife without a pointed tip so that they could use it themselves to sharpen their pencils. That was how the whale-shaped knife came to fruition.
Dimension: 6" H x 1" W

Grade: Black Finish (Kurouchi)
Material: Shiroko High-Carbon Steel (White Steel)
Knife Style: Utility Knife

Humpback Whale Utility Knife

Using traditional Japanese tools, this wooden bowl carving kit will teach you how to design, carve, and hollow out the bowl. It's a fun afternoon project and easy for anyone to learn. The best part is that you get to finish and keep your very own custom creation. All supplies, a 9 mm spoon gouge, 3mm gouge, 9mm straight chisel, 12mm Bowl Gouge, 18mm Bowl Gouge, a carving knife, and tool roll are included. This kit is ideal for adults and children under direct supervision. These tools are great if you would like to continue carving more projects other than spoons after.
Bowl Carving Kit + Blank Include:
+ Bass Wood Bowl blank + 9mm Japanese spoon gouge + 3mm Japanese gouge + 9mm Japanese straight chisel + 12mm Japanese Bowl Gouge + 18mm Japanese Bowl Gouge + Carving Knife + Canvas Tool Roll + Carving Instructions + Mini Wood Butter + Sandpaper: 80, 150, 220 + Band-aid (ya know, just in case)
Purchase the Bowl Blank and Bowl Carving Video Tutorial.

Japanese Bowl Carving Kit

As a decorative element or a functional piece, our new Pedestal Bowl will tie together any space effortlessly. Made of pure maple wood and pink cork these bowls are anti-bacterial and represent the power a single piece can bring to a room.
Size: 11" dia x 5" h Material: Pink Marble Cork & Maple
Please note this item is made-to-order and takes 4-5 weeks to ship.

Pink Marble Cork Short Footed Bowl

This unique pencil holder is made from brass and is a Japanese reinterpretation of a classic American writing instrument. Each holder contains a 7.5 cm long wooden HB pencil inside and features a solid metal clip and pink rubber eraser at the top. This compact pencil holder is a great way to write with a wooden pencil. The brass body will develop the characteristic vintage look over time.
Pencil holder dimensions: Approximately 3.8 inches (9.7 cm) long when capped, 5.4 inches (13.7 cm) long when the cap is posted on the back of pencil holder, and 0.4 inches (10 mm) in diameter at widest point.
Made in Japan.

Japanese Brass Pencil

Product

Enjoy a super flush cut with these super ergonomic saws. This 4” ultra-flexible saw has no set to the teeth, enabling the user to cut dowels and smooth down imperfections with ease. A narrow tapered tip gives the saw a tiny footprint, enabling it to reach even the tightest spots.
Blade thickness is .3mm, Pitch 1.0mm Wooden Handle

Japanese Flush Cut Saw

Struggling with getting into those small groves for your project? This set of 3 small Japanese files are perfect for getting that unwanted material out when doing fine woodworking.
The set comes with 3 files: 2 sizes in half-round, and 1 round file. All the tools in our set have a comfortable rubberized grip area to ensure a firm grip in use.
Sizes: Large Half Round: 8.5" L x 1/2" W Small Half Round: 7" L x 1/4" W Small Round: 7" L x 1/8" W

Made in Japan Each set comes with a plastic sleeve cover.

Japanese File Set- 3 Pieces

Struggling with the end grain of your wood while carving? This high quality, double-sided saw rasp blades feature coarse teeth on one side (11 teeth/inch) and fine teeth on the reverse, making it easy to get smooth! The coarse teeth are perfect for removing large amounts of material quickly while the fine teeth provide a clean finish. While they are designed specifically for wood, the rasps can also be used on soft metal, plastic and fiberglass.
Size: 9" in length Made in Japan

Shinto Saw Rasp

I n every MARAIS vase, the materials- colored glass, cork, and hardwood- combine to create an object that is both art sculpture and functional. Inspired by the natural beauty of the raw material, Abrantes designed each piece to speak for itself. We named the vases by inspiring women of our century.
Each vase is numbered and signed by the designer.
Approx Size: 3" dia x 6" h – 3" dia x 8" h

Marsha Vase $175  size: 3.25” dia x 7.5” h Material: Walnut Hardwood, Natural Cork, and Copper Metalic Glass Inspired by Marsha P. Johnson, a gay and trans liberation activist. Known as an outspoken advocate for gay rights, Johnson was one of the prominent figures in the Stonewall uprising of 1969.

Malala Vase $175  size: 3.25” dia x 7.5” h Material: Pink Marbled Cork & Cherry Hardwood, Bronze Metalic Glass Inspired Malala Yousafzai, a women’s rights activist who survived a gunshot wound to her face by the Taliban.

Ruth Vase $190  size: 3.25” dia x 7.5” h Material: Black Marbled Cork & Maple Hardwood, Champagne Metalic Glass Inspired by Ruth Bader Ginsburg an American jurist who served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. She was an advocate of women's rights and voters rights.

Michelle Vase $190 size: 3.5” dia x 7.5” h Material: Buckeye Burl & Charcoal Cork, Grey Smoke Glass Inspired by Michelle Obama, a role model for women across the world and an advocate for poverty awareness and education.

Frida Vase $190  size: 3.5” dia x 7.5” h Material: Buckeye Burl & Charcoal Cork, Lilac Smoke Glass Inspired by Frida Kahlo, a Mexican painter, recognized as an icon for Chicanos, the feminism movement and the LGBTQ+ movement.

Please note this item is made-to-order and takes 4-5 weeks to ship.

Marais Vase Collection | Petit

Name

Hand-turned cork planters designed for indoor use in homes. These planters were inspired by vintage modern planters from the 1960s. Cork is naturally porous, making it an ideal material for plants. Each planter has a shellacked interior and is finished on the outside with natural beeswax.
Sizes:

Small: 5" dia x 4" h
Medium: 7.5" dia x 5" h
Large: 9.5" dia x 8" h

Material: Charcoal Cork

Please note this item is made-to-order and takes 4-5 weeks to ship.

Charcoal Cork Planter

Foster a simplistic warmth with our candle holders. Promote a romantic mood through a flame lit dinner or allow the pieces to sit simply and speak for themselves. However you choose to utilize these individually handmade pieces their elegance will light up the room. Size: 2.5" dia x 5" h

Material: Maple, Cherry or Walnut

5" Hardwood Candle Holder

Use these blanks to carve your very own spoon. Blanks come in 4 different wood options, each with a unique look and finish. We have separated the types of wood into levels of carving difficulty based on how hard or soft their grain is. The four levels are described below.

Blanks do not come with instructions. Purchase the whole kit here.

Wood Types
Beginner: Bass - light wood, almost white when left unfinished. Very soft to carve! Finishes light to medium yellow.
Easy: Poplar - light wood with green flecks when left unfinished. Finishes a deep yellow with a green undertone.
Medium: Cherry - a somewhat pink color when left unfinished. Finishes as a deep red.
Hard: Walnut - Light brown to medium brown when left unfinished. Finishes as a deep brown.
Dimensions: 5" x 1.5" x 0.75"

Spoon Carving Blank

Type

These candle holders represent the fun and quiet qualities of two people, one being angular and straight while the other is curvaceous and loud. Pair them together or keep them separate and they will be the life of any dinner party setting. They can fit both tealight candles and tapered candles, giving you versatility. Each candlestick is sold individually, not as a pair.

Size: 2.25" dia x 3" h
Materials: Cork and Walnut Please note this item is made-to-order and takes 4-5 weeks to ship.

Petite Cork + Wood Candlestick

Use this bench hook to keep your fingers safe from sharp tools. We use bench hooks during our workshops as a tool to teach people how to carve without holding down the piece with their hands or using a vice. This simple tool can be used with various size projects depending on which side you use. Made from plywood and cork, this bench hook is sturdy and well made. Keeping you out of harm's way from any cuts or dings!
Made in Japan Size: 8.75" x 12" X 1"
Learn to make a DIY Bench Hook

Bench Hook

Benches

These cork bowls with American Walnut Trims are hand-turned in Oakland, CA. Cork is naturally antimicrobial and hypo-allergenic, making it an ideal material for food and plants. Each bowl has a hand sanded interior and is finished with a natural beeswax. Perfect as a planter or catch-all bowl.
Sizes: Small - 3.5" dia x 2.5" h Large - 4.5" dia x 4" h

Material: Natural Cork & Walnut

Please note that this item is made-to-order and takes 4-5 weeks to ship.