Carving avocado pits

Jan Campbell was preparing an avocado for lunch one day when she was struck by the beauty of the pit inside, an object most people throw away without a second thought. After weeks of pondering its potential, a deeply pigmented surface scratch inspired her to carve away its layers until a beautiful piece of art appeared.

How to Carve Avocado Pits: Don't toss that avocado pit: it's easy to carve, and dries as hard as a rock! Make a custom pendant or a brooch or a bolo tie or a hair thingy or a bead or a napkin holder or a stamp, or glue it to other stuff to make a wine stopper or a pipe or a …

Avocado has been long known as one of the most delicious foods around. And now you can show your love for this healthy fruit by wearing one of Jan Campbell’s creation![portfolio_slideshow]Jan is an…

Hand carved avocado pit tiny teddy bear figurine. NOT A NECKLACE. This is a one of a kind figurine carved out of an avocado pit. Each figurine is carved by hand and slightly different from another. The size and color is determined by the natural qualities of the avocado pit used for the figurine. It is treated with linseed oil. For display and decoration only. Keep away from pets and children due to the size of the figurine (chocking hazard).

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Before you toss that avocado pit, consider carving it! This step-by-step guide can help you make an earthy-looking keychain from a pit and a paperclip.