Woodcarving And Things

Here’s another short clip from the spoon carving video I filmed with @zedoutdoors, which can be found by following the links in either of our profiles. . We go in to quite a lot of detail about how to tackle some of the more common issues people have like getting a smooth finish in the bowl, that tricky neck transition, crank and symmetry. . There’s also a link to a free, downloadable template based on the spoon I carved, that can be found either in my blog post (the link in my profile) or in the description of the YouTube video. . Thanks for watching, hope you enjoy it! . . . #wpwoodcraft #wood #woodenspoon #spooncarving #wooden #carving #woodcarving #spoon #craft #handmade #handcraft #handcrafted #slojd #maker #bristolmaker #etsysellersinbristol #madeinbristol #christmas https://www.instagram.com/p/B6Yd8gGD-i4/?igshid=1x6vndbhhcnnm

I sent out my very first newsletter yesterday, which included a step-by-step guide of how to make your own wooden Christmas elves! As it’s nearly Christmas, I’ll be sending it out again to anyone that signs up in the next couple of days or has signed up since I sent it out (go to wpwoodcraft.co.uk to fill in the subscribe form) . Thanks so much for all of the support and let me know if you make an elf or five, I want to see them!! . . . #wpwoodcraft #wood #wooden #woodcarving #carving #woodcraft #spooncarving #carving #craft #handmade #handcraft #handcrafted #slojd #etsy #maker #bristolmakers #shoplocal #etsysellersinbristol #bristoletsyteam #madeinbristol #christmas #elves #elf #christmaself https://www.instagram.com/p/B6TXtjKgV9M/?igshid=q9wi1jrtjepm

Today was my last postage day before Christmas (Royal Mail’s recommended final date is still a few days away but I can’t guarantee delivery before the 25th). . If you’re in Bristol then you can order something to collect in person, visit the Winter Pop-up shop in the Galleries (where you’ll now find this bowl ☝🏼☝🏼) or you can go to the @thebristolartisan just off Whiteladies road where I dropped off lots of cooking spoons this morning. . Big thanks to everyone who has bought something from me over the last few weeks (and the rest of the year!) either online or at markets, it’s been hard work but it’s left me inspired and with lots of new projects in mind for the New Year. If you’d like to keep up to date with these then please sign up to my monthly newsletter (link to the form in my profile), where you’ll also get general green woodworking thoughts and some exclusive content 🙏🏼 . . . #itsbeginningtolookalotlikechristmas #wpwoodcraft #wood #woodcraft #spooncarving #woodcarving #bowlturning #craft #slojd #bristolmakers #woodwork #woodenspoon #woodenbowl #christmas #shoplocal #shopindependent #etsysellersinbristol #madeinbristol https://www.instagram.com/p/B6JLGL0AL9Q/?igshid=1lmxump3f99nu

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

*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

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

Who doesn’t love a nice big serving spoon?! These three have just been added to my shop. If you’d like one then follow the link in my profile or get in touch through here! . . . #wood #woodcarving #spooncarving #cherry #spoon #milkpaint #art #paint #craft #woodcraft #slojd #cooking #kitchen #kitchenware #homeware #madeinbristol #etsysellersinbristol #bristoletsyteam https://www.instagram.com/p/B5qHjoZg_sj/?igshid=1v23hx3kek2ru

Who doesn’t love a nice big serving spoon?! These three have just been added to my shop. If you’d like one then follow the link in my profile or get in touch through here! . . . #wood #woodcarving #spooncarving #cherry #spoon #milkpaint #art #paint #craft #woodcraft #slojd #cooking #kitchen #kitchenware #homeware #madeinbristol #etsysellersinbristol #bristoletsyteam https://www.instagram.com/p/B5qHjoZg_sj/?igshid=1loeejjlyw3b8

Shiny, spotty sycamore 😍 . . . #whatsthescoop #shiny #spotty #spoon #woodenspoon #scoop #spooncarving #craft #slojd #carving #woodcarving https://www.instagram.com/p/B5YODUQgIzx/?igshid=1mlzrry4wivmh

Back on the scoops today to restock my market stall for this weekend. . If you’d like one, either for yourself or as a gift to someone, you can find them in my shop (the link to my website is in my profile) or just contact me directly here. . . . #spooncarving #woodcraft #wpwoodcraft #coffeescoop #coffee #tea #woodenspoon #whatsthescoop #spoon #woodenspoon #woodcarving #scoop #christmas #christmasshopping #supportsmallbusiness https://www.instagram.com/p/B5Vmo5ngS4n/?igshid=jn6guwmwmzw5

Open for business at the @madeinbristolshops Gift Fair at Colston Hall, Bristol. . I’m here until 5pm today and again tomorrow so come and have a browse if you’re around. There are so many amazing stalls here, I’ll have to leave the elves in charge so I can go shopping... . . . #wood #wooden #woodcarving #carving #woodenspoon #woodcraft #spoon #spooncarving #carving #craft #handmade #handcraft #handcrafted #slojd #alder #cooking #food #etsy #maker #christmas #christmasmarket #market #bristolmakers #handmadeinbristol #shoplocal https://www.instagram.com/p/B5NMa6sgZxZ/?igshid=1pwtdfheh2js0

Little chamfers around the holes of these serving boards make a world of difference aesthetically and to the touch. . These will be on my stall at the @madeinbristolshops Gift Fair this weekend at Colston Hall. . . . #wood #woodworking #woodcraft #craft #kitchen #food #homeware #cooking #oak #beech #carving #christmas #christmasshopping #madeinbristol https://www.instagram.com/p/B5Iv4yHgszH/?igshid=o7be57zpao2s

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

My first Christmas market is the @madeinbristolshops Gift Fair at Colston Hall in the centre of Bristol, this Saturday and Sunday. . I’m very excited as it’s the first time I’ll be selling bowls alongside my spoons! This stack as well as a few more will be on display. . I really hope if you’re nearby and want to see lots of amazing, handmade goodies, then you’ll come along. I’ll have a couple of special offers for anyone who follows my work on here (details to follow) so please come and say hi! . #shoplocalthischristmas . . . #wood #woodenbowl #bowlturning #woodcarving #spooncarving #cherry #spoon #milkpaint #art #paint #craft #woodcraft #slojd #cooking #kitchen #kitchenware #homeware #madeinbristol #shoplocal #christmas #christmasmarket #christmasinbristol https://www.instagram.com/p/B5DlZuGATKO/?igshid=3jkx1s9pir7x

After a difficult day yesterday, motivation is back on track and I’m going with the flow with this wavy sycamore 💪🏼 . . . #gowiththeflow #wood #woodcarving #spooncarving #sycamore #spoon #craft #woodcraft #slojd #axe #cooking #kitchen #kitchenware #homeware #etsysellersinbristol #bristoletsyteam https://www.instagram.com/p/B5DDKQ5gup7/?igshid=7kpebcyghvl7