This listing is from Mylittlewoodshop and these wooden shapes of unfinished wood pieces are cut with a laser cutter and the sides have a slightly darkened edge due to the laser beam cutting. The laser beam creates a nice smooth finished on the side of the wooden shape. The craftsmanship and quality of the unfinished wood turnings are fabulous. Unfinished wood can be so versatile. You can leave it natural or unfinished, stain, apply a wash, decoupage, use colored pencils, sharpie or marker, watercolor, stamp on it, paint with acrylic paint, metallic, pearl finish. You can even dye the wood. All wood is neatly packaged in clear plastic bags with ziploc closure for better organization and ease of use and storing.