Chef periodic table urban wood keychain - chef gift - science gift - fathers gift - chemistry - gift - birthday - physics - scientist

**PLEASE NOTE: The last day for orders to be guaranteed delivery by Christmas is Monday December 6th. Orders incoming on or after December 7th are not guaranteed arrival by Christmas.**

While in college and grad school, I would often entertain myself in chemistry classes by spelling words with the periodic table. It occurred to me recently that I could make use of my degrees, and make some wood items with periodic table words! Chef is a good choice for this because it demonstrates the incredible complexity of the chemistry involved in cooking. This keychain would be a perfect gift for the molecular gastronomist in your life! It would also be a great gift for a chef or a cook. :)

The wood used to make this keychain is sourced from urban trees cut due to circumstance, whether disease, construction, or nuisance -- not from trees cut for their timber value. It is currently available in black cherry wood from yard trees in western Michigan, Missouri, and red oak from yard trees in Madison, Wisconsin. The wood is protected with food safe cutting board oil. Additional mineral oil can be applied at any time if the wood starts looking dry.

The wood measures ~2.4 inches by ~0.95 inches. If you'd like a different word spelled, feel free to contact me. Not all words can be easily done but I would be happy to work with you to find something that works!

This item is also available as a necklace on my Etsy shop.

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Utilizing yard trees for wood is one of the most eco-friendly and sustainable ways to source lumber as it does not contribute to deforestation or environmental destruction. It also gives a positive outcome for trees that are lost due to disease, pests, or construction, and gives additional positive value to the urban forest. Making a conscious decision to purchase products made from urban wood is a way of showing support for the urban forest and local craftsman.