These handcrafted wood thumb page holders make reading more comfortable and more beautiful. Shaped from reclaimed scrap wood by veteran craftsman Sar Cowan, each holder is smooth, ergonomic, and unique. Available in two sizes — Small (3″ x 2″) at $3.00 and Large (5″ x 3″) at $5.00 — they make an ideal eco-friendly gift for any reader. No two are exactly the same.
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Hand-Turned Scrap Piece Bottle Stoppers | Artisan Scrap Wood Bar Gifts
Hand-turned Scrap Pieces bottle stoppers crafted from workshop scrap in our Tucson workshop. Sar turns each small handle from Scrap Pieces offcuts — warm honey and copper tones, high gloss finish, sculptural shapes including spindles, eggs, spools, faceted diamonds, and cone forms. Pointed stainless steel tip with black rubber seal fits most standard wine bottles. Food-safe. A charming handcrafted gift for wine lovers at an accessible price. Limited stock — each one is one of a kind. $35 each.
Hand-Turned Canarywood Bottle Stoppers | Artisan Hardwood Bar Gifts
Hand-turned canarywood bottle stoppers showcasing the vivid grain and warm tones of this striking tropical hardwood. Sar turns each handle by hand in our Tucson workshop — available in a bold tapered cone and a waisted flame torpedo silhouette. High gloss finish brings out every detail in the grain. Pointed stainless steel tip with black rubber seal fits most standard wine bottles. Food-safe. A beautiful bar gift at an accessible price. $35 each.
Hand-Turned Dark and Light Bottle Stoppers | Artisan Contrast Wood Bar Gifts
Hand-turned dark and light bottle stoppers built from high-contrast scrap wood glue-ups in our Tucson workshop. Rich dark hardwoods pair with bright gold, cream, and figured natural grains in bold two-tone combinations. Shapes include sharp pointed teardrops, waisted hourglasses, architectural finials, and clean diamond silhouettes. Mix of matte and gloss finishes. Food-safe. Fits most standard wine bottles. One of a kind, every one. A striking gift for wine lovers and home bar collectors. $60 each.
Hand-Turned Scrap Wood Bottle Stoppers | Artisan Hardwood Bar & Wine Gifts
Hand-turned scrap wood bottle stoppers crafted from mixed hardwood glue-up blanks in our Tucson workshop. Sar quarters and stacks workshop scrap into bold, layered blanks before turning each handle on the lathe — a process that takes more time and produces results no single piece of wood can match. Shapes include striped cylinders, tapered cones, barrels, spools, and torpedoes. Food-safe finish. Fits most standard wine bottles. A standout gift for craft beer lovers and wine enthusiasts. $60 each.
Hand-Turned Bumpy Lines Bottle Stoppers | Artisan Scrap Wood Bar Gifts
Hand-turned bumpy lines bottle stoppers crafted from mixed hardwood scrap in our Tucson workshop. Each handle features raised ring and ridge profiles turned by Sar on the lathe — tactile, bold, and completely one of a kind. Styles range from stacked bumpy cylinders and ridged cones to smooth hourglass and chess piece forms with subtle rings. Single-wood and two-tone glue-up blanks. Food-safe finish. Fits most standard wine bottles. A gift wine lovers can feel as well as admire. $60 each.
Artisan Wood & Resin Bottle Stoppers | Handcrafted Bar & Wine Gifts
Artisan wood and resin bottle stoppers handcrafted in our Tucson workshop. Each handle is cast or turned from original resin, scrap wood and epoxy blends, or premium resin blanks — no two alike. Sleek pointed stainless steel tip with black rubber seal fits most standard wine bottles. Shapes include hourglass, faceted octagon, pointed oval, smooth egg, and cylinder. Food-safe finish. A striking gift for wine lovers and home entertainers. $45 each.
Artisan Liquor Bottle Stoppers | Hand-Turned Wood & Resin Bar Gifts
Hand-turned artisan liquor bottle stoppers in exotic hardwood and artisan resin, crafted in our Tucson workshop. Each stopper features a tapered stainless steel seal designed for spirits bottles, fitted with a bold pyramid-silhouette handle in wenge, stabilized dyed maple burl, or swirling resin. No two are alike. Food-safe finish on all wood pieces. Fits most standard liquor bottles. A striking gift for whiskey lovers and home bar collectors. $45–$50 each.
Hand-Turned Droplet Wine Bottle Stoppers | Artisan Hardwood Bar Gifts
Hand-turned droplet bottle stoppers crafted from exotic hardwoods, burls, and artisan resin in our Tucson workshop. Each stopper features a stainless steel Droplet hardware with airtight rubber seal, fitted with a one-of-a-kind wooden or resin handle turned by Sar Cowan. Choose from padauk, Osage Orange, buckeye burl, stabilized maple, and more. No two are alike. Food-safe finish. Fits standard wine and spirits bottles. A beautiful gift for wine lovers and anyone who appreciates handcrafted bar accessories. $45 each.








