3-1/4" Wooden Small Goose Egg

3-1/4" Wooden Small Goose Egg Craft Component: Unfinished Birch Wood Egg for DIY Crafts and Educational Projects

This 3-1/4 inch wooden small goose egg is a high-quality, lathe-turned birch wood craft blank designed for crafters, hobbyists, and educators. Featuring a smooth tumble-sanded surface and a stable, flat bottom, this raw unfinished wood egg is ideal for painting, staining, pyrography, carving, and other woodworking craft projects. Perfect for seasonal decorations, Montessori learning tools, and rustic home décor, this natural wood egg offers an effective solution for creative projects requiring durable, easy-to-finish wooden shapes.

Key Features

• Smooth tumble-sanded surface delivers a splinter-free finish, allowing quick preparation for painting, staining, wood burning, or engraving.
• Flat bottom with precise flatness tolerance ensures upright stability on flat surfaces, ideal for displays or decorative arrangements.
• Consistent 2-3/16" diameter and 3-5/16" height for uniformity across multiple wooden eggs in bulk orders or multi-part craft projects.
• Raw, unfinished birch wood with vertical wood grain enhances finish absorption and supports excellent coverage for paint, stain, sealants, and pyrography tools.
• Kiln-dried moisture content between 7–13% reduces cracking, warping, and dimensional changes after finishing.
• Manufactured via lathe turning with ±0.01" tolerance provides near-perfect ovoid symmetry and smooth edges.
• Natural mild wood aroma contributes to sensory appeal during handling and crafting.
• Available in single, 5-pack, 25-pack, and bulk quantities for DIY crafters, woodworkers, classrooms, and businesses.

Technical Specifications

• Diameter: 2-3/16" (5.56 cm)
• Overall Height: 3-5/16" (8.41 cm)
• Flat Bottom Diameter: 3/4" (1.91 cm)
• Weight per Egg: 0.23 lbs (104 grams)
• Material: Solid Birch Wood, unfinished and raw
• Surface Finish: Tumble sanded smooth, no splinters
• Wood Grain Orientation: Vertical alignment with egg height
• Machining Tolerance: ±0.01"
• Moisture Content: Kiln-dried to 7–13%
• Manufacturing Process: Lathe turned, precision flat bottom sanding
• Surface Porosity: Moderate, supports paint and stain absorption
• Resin/Sap Content: Low, suitable for fine finishes
• Odor: Natural mild wood scent
• Packaging: Shipped in ASTM D5118-compliant boxes for secure shipping

Suggested Applications and Uses

• Easter and spring holiday decorations: Paint or stain these wood eggs for natural, rustic-themed seasonal décor, wreaths, or centerpieces.
• Montessori and educational tactile learning tools: Use as manipulatives for counting, sorting, sensory play, and creative classroom activities.
• Wood burning, pyrography, and engraving blanks: Excellent surface for detailed etching, carving, and personalized artwork.
• DIY craft projects: Great for parent-child activities including game pieces, ornaments, display models, or homemade gifts.
• Rustic and farmhouse home decoration accents: Add to natural wood displays, shelves, and table settings to complement modern or folk décor.
• Model making and prototype components: Suitable for hobbyists needing consistent wooden ovoid shapes for art and design projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Will this wooden goose egg fit into a 3-inch diameter hole or holder?
  With a diameter of 2-3/16", this wooden egg fits securely into openings larger than 2-1/4 inches, making it compatible with 3-inch sized holders or holes.
• Is additional sanding necessary before painting or staining this wood egg?
  No extra sanding is required; the egg’s tumble-sanded finish is smooth and splinter-free, ready for immediate paint, stain, sealant, or pyrography applications.
• Can I order these wooden eggs in bulk for school or craft club projects?
  Yes, standard pack sizes include 1, 5, and 25 eggs, and bulk orders are available upon request for large-scale classroom or craft workshops.
• What types of finishes and decorations work best on this birch wood egg?
  This birch wood model accepts acrylic paints, wood stains, sealants, wood burning tools, and carving knives exceptionally well due to its smooth, unfinished surface and vertical grain.
• Are these eggs stable enough to stand upright without additional support?
  Yes, the flat, precisely sanded bottom provides excellent stability for upright display on flat surfaces, making them ideal for centerpieces or decorative displays.
• How durable are these wood goose eggs for handling and play?
  The kiln-dried birch wood construction provides moderate durability with low resin content, suitable for careful handling in craft, educational, or decorative uses.
• Can holes be drilled into these eggs for attachments or threading?
  Yes, the wood is easily drillable and compatible with adhesives, magnets, screws (pilot drilling recommended), making it versatile for assembly and attachment in woodcraft projects.
• What is the moisture content, and how does it affect my woodworking project?
  With moisture stabilized between 7–13%, these wooden eggs resist cracking or warping during finishing and use, ensuring longevity and dimensional stability in your project.

This fine birch wood small goose egg craft component from Craftparts.com combines reliability, high finish quality, and crafting versatility to meet your DIY, educational, and decorative needs. Its precise manufacturing and natural materials ensure an excellent blank ready for your creative expression.