Handmade Wooden Homeware

Natural wood forms, hand-turned in small batches. Every piece is made to be held, displayed, and enjoyed for years to come.

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Live Edge Burr Elm Vessels

Hand-turned from one of Britain’s rarest native timbers.

A strictly limited run of unique vessels - once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Rare Scottish timber. Live edges. Unique grain.

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Made from British Hardwood

Wooden bowls
Wooden bud vases
Wooden stools

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Planting Trees

Your purchase will lead to the planting of mangrove trees in Madagascar.

With each purchase made from this website, you're not just acquiring a piece of craftsmanship – you're helping to contribute to a greener world.

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Customer reviews

  • Oak vase

    "The ordering was simple and I was kept informed every step of the way."

    Jonathan W

  • Spalted beech pot

    "Excellent product and service."

    Heather C

  • Sapele vase

    "A quality, well made vase, with great workmanship. A lovely and unique gift."

    Karen B

  • Yew Bud Vase

    "A quality product at a reasonable price. Many thanks"

    Shaun S

  • Spalted Beech Pot

    "Very pleased with the pot and a quick delivery. Thank you"

    Shaun S

  • Ring dish

    "Easy to use Web, ordering was easy. My bowl arrived quickly."

    Angela H

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The best place to stay up to date with my latest work is through Instagram.
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Now live on my site. There is something exciting about the grain patterns that you find within the burr of a tree. Like a rorschach or ink blot test - what you see hidden within the swirls and lines of the burr is deeply personal. Different peop
English walnut with grain that shifts from pale caramel to deep chocolate. Wrapping right through the rim. Turned to a clean, balanced form that’s practical without feeling heavy or overbuilt. The proportions are simple - 25cm across, 6cm high
Easing back into the lathe after a couple of weeks off with this shallow walnut bowl. 26cm across, with a simple form and lovely grain — a good way to get the hands moving again. Finished with @natashacraig_woodworker wood wax, which gives a s
While on holiday in Brittany this past week, I picked up this espresso cup by @j.j.poterie from a shop in Quiberon, full of work by local makers. I almost didn’t - just stood there admiring it, picking it up, putting it back down a few times.
Ever since seeing @cahan_studio do some interesting splatter vessels earlier this year, the idea’s been rattling around my head like a loose marble in a drawer. This week I had the opportunity to experiment, so I tried it on a shallow ash bowl

Woodturning Journal: Latest Posts

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The Wild Edge Collection - Scottish Burr Elm Vessels

There’s something intrinsically exciting about the grain patterns you find within the burr of a tree.

Like a Rorschach or ink blot test, what you see hidden within the swirls and lines is deeply personal.

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Ultimate 5th (Wood) Anniversary Gift Guide

Five years is a milestone worth marking.

The traditional gift for a 5th anniversary is wood. Which makes sense. It’s strong, natural, and lasting.

There’s a “modern” list that suggests silverware instead, but wood carries a warmer meaning - but I would say that, wouldn’t I? I’m sure a silversmith may disagree…

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From Tree to Table: Where My Wood Comes From

When I started woodturning, I wasn’t just drawn to the shapes, I was drawn to the source. Where the wood comes from matters.

Most of my wood comes from Scotland. Where possible I try to ensure I have picked the timber myself, from timber yards within an hour of my workshop.

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How Wood Grain Tells a Story

No two pieces of wood are ever the same. That’s what draws me to it time and time again. The fact that I am working with years of growth, pressure, and weather.

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