{"id":5917,"date":"2026-07-17T13:58:42","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T12:58:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.craftedwoodsnh.com\/?page_id=5917"},"modified":"2026-07-19T19:35:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T18:35:04","slug":"the-woods","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.craftedwoodsnh.com\/index.php\/the-woods\/","title":{"rendered":"The Woods"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"5917\" class=\"elementor elementor-5917\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t        <section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1a5e18f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ct-header-fixed-none ct-row-max-none\" data-id=\"1a5e18f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n            \n                        <div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default \">\n                    <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3300351\" data-id=\"3300351\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n        <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n                    \n        \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8c972a elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"f8c972a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"woods-section\">\r\n  <h3 class=\"section-title\">The Woods Behind the Craft<\/h3>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"wood-grid\">\r\n    <div class=\"wood-card\" style=\"--card-index: 1;\">\r\n      <h4 class=\"wood-name\">Black Walnut Heartwood<\/h4>\r\n      <p class=\"wood-description\">Rich chocolate-brown tones and graceful grain make Black Walnut one of North America's most treasured hardwoods. Its warmth and timeless elegance give every board a distinctive presence.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"wood-card\" style=\"--card-index: 2;\">\r\n      <h4 class=\"wood-name\">Quarter-Sawn White Oak<\/h4>\r\n      <p class=\"wood-description\">Straight, uniform grain and subtle ray fleck create a refined, understated character. Quarter-sawn White Oak offers exceptional stability with a classic appearance that only grows more beautiful over time.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"wood-card\" style=\"--card-index: 3;\">\r\n      <h4 class=\"wood-name\">Curly Yellow Birch<\/h4>\r\n      <p class=\"wood-description\">Known for its shimmering, rippled figure, Curly Yellow Birch catches the light in remarkable ways. Each board reveals a lively depth and movement that is entirely its own.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"wood-card\" style=\"--card-index: 4;\">\r\n      <h4 class=\"wood-name\">Curly Maple<\/h4>\r\n      <p class=\"wood-description\">Delicate, flowing waves ripple across the surface of this remarkable maple, creating a luminous figure that changes with the viewing angle. It is prized for its elegance and natural brilliance.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"wood-card\" style=\"--card-index: 5;\">\r\n      <h4 class=\"wood-name\">Black Cherry<\/h4>\r\n      <p class=\"wood-description\">Rich, warm tones ranging from soft amber to deep reddish-brown, with a fine, satiny grain that grows more beautiful with age. Elegant, timeless, and prized for its natural warmth and understated character.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"wood-card\" style=\"--card-index: 6;\">\r\n      <h4 class=\"wood-name\">Sugar Maple<\/h4>\r\n      <p class=\"wood-description\">Naturally light in color with a smooth, fine grain and exceptional durability. Clean, bright, and timeless, Sugar Maple is prized for its strength, subtle elegance, and classic appearance.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"wood-card\" style=\"--card-index: 7;\">\r\n      <h4 class=\"wood-name\">Honey Locust<\/h4>\r\n      <p class=\"wood-description\">Warm golden-brown hues and lively grain give Honey Locust a welcoming character. Its distinctive color provides a beautiful contrast when paired with darker hardwoods.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"wood-card rare-wood\" style=\"--card-index: 8;\">\r\n      <h4 class=\"wood-name\">Birdseye Maple <span class=\"availability\">(when available)<\/span><\/h4>\r\n      <p class=\"wood-description\">One of nature's rarest figures, Birdseye Maple is distinguished by hundreds of tiny swirling \"eyes\" scattered throughout the wood. Because exceptional material is uncommon, it appears only in select Crafted Woods pieces.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n  .woods-section {\r\n    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    max-width: 1000px;\r\n    margin: 3rem auto;\r\n    padding: 0 1.5rem;\r\n    color: #333333;\r\n    perspective: 1000px; \/* Sets up 3D space for children animations *\/\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .section-title {\r\n    color: #4c3418;\r\n    font-size: 2rem;\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    padding-bottom: 0.75rem;\r\n    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* Animated underline for the header *\/\r\n  .section-title::after {\r\n    content: '';\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    bottom: 0;\r\n    left: 0;\r\n    width: 60px;\r\n    height: 3px;\r\n    background-color: #4c3418;\r\n    transition: width 0.4s ease;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .woods-section:hover .section-title::after {\r\n    width: 120px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wood-grid {\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));\r\n    gap: 2rem;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* Base Card Styling & Intro Animation *\/\r\n  .wood-card {\r\n    background-color: #ffffff;\r\n    border: 1px solid #e6e0d8;\r\n    border-top: 4px solid #4c3418;\r\n    padding: 1.75rem;\r\n    border-radius: 4px;\r\n    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(76, 52, 24, 0.05), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(76, 52, 24, 0.03);\r\n    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);\r\n    opacity: 0;\r\n    transform: translateY(30px);\r\n    animation: fadeInUp 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) forwards;\r\n    \/* Uses the inline CSS variable to delay each card's entry step-by-step *\/\r\n    animation-delay: calc(var(--card-index) * 0.1s);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* Interaction and Physics Micro-movements on Hover *\/\r\n  @media (hover: hover) {\r\n    .wood-card:hover {\r\n      transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02) rotateX(2deg);\r\n      box-shadow: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(76, 52, 24, 0.12), 0 10px 10px -5px rgba(76, 52, 24, 0.06);\r\n      border-color: #4c3418;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* Rare Variant Styling *\/\r\n  .wood-card.rare-wood {\r\n    background-color: #faf9f6;\r\n    border-top-style: solid; \/* Changed from dashed to solid *\/\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wood-name {\r\n    color: #4c3418;\r\n    margin-top: 0;\r\n    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\r\n    font-size: 1.3rem;\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n    transition: transform 0.3s ease;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wood-card:hover .wood-name {\r\n    transform: translateX(4px);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .availability {\r\n    display: block;\r\n    font-size: 0.8rem;\r\n    font-style: italic;\r\n    font-weight: normal;\r\n    color: #7a6650;\r\n    margin-top: 0.2rem;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wood-description {\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n    font-size: 0.95rem;\r\n    line-height: 1.6;\r\n    color: #555555;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* Keyframe for entry animation *\/\r\n  @keyframes fadeInUp {\r\n    to {\r\n      opacity: 1;\r\n      transform: translateY(0) rotateX(0);\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n        \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Woods Behind the Craft Black Walnut Heartwood Rich chocolate-brown tones and graceful grain make Black Walnut one of North America&#8217;s most treasured hardwoods. Its warmth and timeless elegance give every board a distinctive presence. Quarter-Sawn White Oak Straight, uniform grain and subtle ray fleck create a refined, understated character. Quarter-sawn White Oak offers exceptional [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5917","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.craftedwoodsnh.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5917","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.craftedwoodsnh.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.craftedwoodsnh.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.craftedwoodsnh.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.craftedwoodsnh.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5917"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.craftedwoodsnh.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5917\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6003,"href":"https:\/\/www.craftedwoodsnh.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5917\/revisions\/6003"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.craftedwoodsnh.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5917"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}