Laminated paddles are 5 layers through the loom, one layer tapered for the blade, and hardwood edges for a total of 9 layers.  Each piece is milled to dimensions before the blank is glued up.  In the photo, you can see thickness variations and color variations to the layups.   Epoxy filled tips are standard.

This photo shows the color variations.  The paddle was made from cut-off of many solid paddles, arranged by color from light to dark.  It is all western red cedar.

Finish is an epoxy base followed be three to four coats tung oil.   The last coat is surfaced with 0000 steel wool for a silky smooth finish with a good grip.