A rectangular dining table with a glossy high-gloss wood top featuring a natural, flowing pattern and black inlay accents, surrounded by black chairs in a room with large windows with white blinds.
Close-up of a metallic badge or emblem with an anchor and a shield, placed on a wooden surface with a decorative blue resin inlay.
A display case showing numerous military medals, patches, and badges on a blue background at an outdoor event.

Welcome to Black Bear Studio. We are a veteran owned craft shop specialized in custom woodworking located in Jacksonville, Florida.

Our Services Include:

Live Edge Tables, Signs, Military Displays, Night Stands, Boxes, Desks, Home-goods, Bottle Openers, Cutting Boards, Fishing Rod Holders, and Custom Gifts.

Our goal is to transform the beauty of natural wood into functional and unique items tailored to each individuals taste. We strive to make every item with quality and originality. We specialize in carpentry with enhanced resin filler that brings enhanced visual impact.

Our Materials

Our lumber is sourced from vendors in the Northeast Florida area. Our main species of lumber include: Pecan, Walnut, Cherry, Maple, Oak and Cypress.

Our choice of resin is high gloss, UV resistant and food safe (FDA approved). We recommend avoiding resin products for direct contact with extremely hot food and heavy knife chopping.

Aftercare & Maintenance

Aftercare & Maintenance

To keep your products looking top tier, we recommend the following:

Hand wash only. Use a damp cloth with mild soap and water. Dry Immediately with a clean lint-free towel.

DO NOT put your item in the dishwasher or soak them in water.

Avoid extreme heat, prolonged direct sunlight or leave outdoors unless it is designed for outdoor use.

If the wood starts to dull or resin colors lose their shine, use wood conditioner or mineral oil on a microfiber towel and rub it onto the surface in a circular motion. Apply as many coats necessary.

Remember, items intended for food contact require food-safe mineral oil.

Instructions

Ensure the piece is clean and dry. Apply several drops of oil directly to the surface. As you wipe the oil into the surface, be sure to get all sides and edges. Avoid using vegetable oil, olive oil or cooking oil.

The 777 Rule

First 7 Days- Apply oil/wax once a day

Next 7 Weeks- Apply oil/wax once a week

Following 7 Months- Apply oil/wax once a month

Recommended Products: Howard Cutting Board Oil & Howard Feed-N-Wax Wood Polish