And a new paddle last week, too. This one had the logo for the Rainbow Trout Music Festival applied to it. This paddle was an appreciation gift that the festival was giving to the owners of the property. Northwoods grip with a Malecite blade made in Cherry. The design is first printed on paper, then transferred to the paddle using old school carbon paper, and inked in. Finally, it is varnished over. If you ever try this at home, give the paddle as sealer coat of varnish first!