Paddle Blanks

These are partially finished paddles that you complete the wood working yourself and then varnish.  We offer two stages of completion:

1. Completed to the extent that you shape the grip and the blade as you like, sand and varnish.
2. Completed so that all you have to do is final woodworking, sand and varnish.

Tulip wood is the most popular wood for completing blanks because it is softer and easier to work with.  All of the other wood types are available but they take longer because of their individual hardness characteristics.  If you are interested in completing your own Oconto Paddle blank, we can provide tips!

Paddle Painting 

No matter how old or how skilled as an artist you are, painting a paddle for yourself or for someone else is a lot of fun and very rewarding.  We can provide you with any of our crafted length and shape of paddle you like.  You can choose to either paint one or both sides of the blade.   Take into account the colour of the wood you are using and the colours of the paint.  All of our traditional wood types are available.    If you have any questions or concerns, give us a call or email us.