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*Christmas posting dates!* I will be doing a post office trip tomorrow morning (December 13th). If you want something in time for Christmas then order before 9am on that date! . I will also be doing another trip on Monday 16th. I will add any stock to the online shop that is left over on Sunday morning after my final market. This is still well in time for Royal Mail’s recommended dates but I won’t be able to take responsibility for anything that doesn’t reach you on time! . **Bristol-based folk** Please remember you can find my spoons, whisks and spoon rack in the Winter Pop-up shop in the Galleries. You can also get in touch with me directly through here to buy anything you see on my online shop and collect it in person (don’t buy through the shop as you’ll be charged postage). Any questions, just let me know! . . . #wpwoodcraft #wood #wooden #woodcarving #carving #woodenspoon #woodcraft #spoon #spooncarving #carving #craft #handmade #handcraft #handcrafted #slojd #cherry #cooking #food #etsy #maker #bristolmakers #shoplocal #etsysellersinbristol #bristoletsyteam #etsymadelocal #christmas #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness https://www.instagram.com/p/B5-kADBAVWN/?igshid=1qelf3u74nafd

I love the way bowls bend up at the edges as they dry, this one looks like a little boat 🛶 . . . #woodenbowl #bowlturning #homeware #kitchenware #maker #makersgonnamake #woodnotplastic #woodisgood #bristolmakers #greenwood #craft #handmade #handcraft #woodcraft #shoplocal #shoplocalthischristmas #christmas #market #bristoletsyteam #madeinbristol https://www.instagram.com/p/B5GKW-AAd-o/?igshid=14t90xa63zay1

Found time last night for a bit of bowling. This elm turned beautifully. . . . #woodenbowl #bowlturning #homeware #elm #kitchenware #maker #makersgonnamake #woodnotplastic #woodisgood #bristolmakers #greenwood #craft #handmade #handcraft #woodcraft #bristoletsyteam #madeinbristol https://www.instagram.com/p/B54qaaGDtPY/?igshid=1d167ik4aeu5r

Well, it was bound to happen at some point 🤦🏻‍♂️ This is what happens when you try to go too thin. Now I just have to decide who’s not getting a Christmas present... . . . #woodenbowl #bowlturning #homeware #kitchenware #maker #makersgonnamake #woodnotplastic #woodisgood #bristolmakers #greenwood #craft #handmade #handcraft #woodcraft #fuckupfriday #christmas #christmaspresents #someonesnotgettingabowlforchristmas https://www.instagram.com/p/B6BQdNKgH8h/?igshid=1xkt3sdz22sbj

My tendonitis has really limited carving time lately, but it’s given me the opportunity to try a few things and do some more experimenting with paint. I love how this bowl has turned out (have a look at my story for a full view). It’s blue over white milk paint, i think about 8 or 9 thin layers in all, and sanded first with a coarse-ish grit to uncover the white followed by a very fine grit to give it a lovely, silky finish. I’ve found a really important part of getting a shiny finish like this is to use kitchen paper to almost buff it. It’s quite a time consuming process due to the number of coats needed but I’ve found that the paint just doesn’t stick as well or last as long with fewer, thicker coats, especially on spoons, and feels so tactile and smooth. As you can see in the background, this has opened up a few exciting avenues which I’ll share more of another day! . . . #woodenbowl #bowlturning #homeware #kitchenware #maker #makersgonnamake #woodnotplastic #woodisgood #bristolmakers #greenwood #craft #handmade #handcraft #woodcraft #paint #milkpaint https://www.instagram.com/p/B11S3AJA5Go/?igshid=oea2dti03yjd

My tendonitis has really limited carving time lately, but it’s given me the opportunity to try a few things and do some more experimenting with paint. I love how this bowl has turned out (have a look at my story for a full view). It’s blue over white milk paint, i think about 8 or 9 thin layers in all, and sanded first with a coarse-ish grit to uncover the white followed by a very fine grit to give it a lovely, silky finish. I’ve found a really important part of getting a shiny finish like this is to use kitchen paper to almost buff it. It’s quite a time consuming process due to the number of coats needed but I’ve found that the paint just doesn’t stick as well or last as long with fewer, thicker coats, especially on spoons, and feels so tactile and smooth. As you can see in the background, this has opened up a few exciting avenues which I’ll share more of another day! . . . #woodenbowl #bowlturning #homeware #kitchenware #maker #makersgonnamake #woodnotplastic #woodisgood #bristolmakers #greenwood #craft #handmade #handcraft #woodcraft #paint #milkpaint https://www.instagram.com/p/B11S3AJA5Go/?igshid=119thdn7yrsku

A nice simple cooker I carved whilst teaching a lesson today. . . . #wpwoodcraft #wood #wooden #woodcarving #carving #woodenspoon #woodcraft #spoon #spooncarving #carving #craft #handmade #handcraft #handcrafted #slojd #cherry #cooking #food #etsy #maker #bristolmakers #shoplocal #etsysellersinbristol #bristoletsyteam #etsymadelocal #igersbristol https://www.instagram.com/p/BtyXMr8ALhU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1cm55x42mzjhy

Two happy students and two newborn spoons! . . . #wpwoodcraft #wood #wooden #woodcarving #carving #woodenspoon #woodcraft #spoon #spooncarving #carving #craft #handmade #handcraft #handcrafted #slojd #cherry #cooking #food #etsy #maker #bristolmakers #shoplocal #etsysellersinbristol #bristoletsyteam #etsymadelocal #igersbristol https://www.instagram.com/p/BuOqYOTASrL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=sq5vys4upau4