Turkish spindles have the advantage of creating a turtle shaped ball that is simple to remove by sliding off the arms when finished.
Made on request from a selection of timber. Pictured spindle has Silver Beech arms and Red Beech shaft (turned on traditional pole lathe). Finished with Tung Oil and Beeswax.
Delightful Kiwi representative pieces. Display well as a group, a pair or individually.
Body made from Rimu with beaks either Totara or Beech. Two finishes available:
i) Tung Oil and Beeswax – matte finish
ii) Tung Oil, Shellac and Beeswax – gloss finish
The fish hook shape of the hei matau has origins in Māori legend, which tells of Te Ika a Maui, a huge fish that was caught by the great mariner using only a woven line and a hook made from the jawbone of his grandmother.
For the Māori, the hei matau is taonga (a cultural treasure). It represents not only their land, but also prosperity, fertility and safe passage over water.
Handmade necklace from curly grain Silkwood (Flindersia brayleyana) and leather. Finished with shellac, carnauba wax and beeswax.
Small/Medium Coffee Bean Scoop with Coffee Bean handle. Approximately 50mm inside diameter.
Made from Beech. Finished with Milk Paint, Tung Oil, Shellac and Beeswax.
Large Butter Spreader for lots of soft butter spreading or for those that prefer a larger, easy grip handle. Approximately 210mm (8.25 inches) in length.
Made from Beech. Finished with Tung Oil, Shellac and Beeswax.
Medium/Large scoop. Approximately 65mm inside diameter.
Made from Beech. Finished with Milk Paint (blue), Tung Oil, Shellac and Beeswax. These are great for things like Rice or for those who use a lot of Coffee Beans.
Medium/Large scoop. Approximately 70mm inside diameter.
Made from Beech. Finished with Milk Paint (white under blue), Tung Oil and Beeswax. These are great for things like Rice or for those who use a lot of Coffee Beans.
Well shaped (crank) spoon for eating. With Kohlrosed star patterns.
Made from Beech. Finished with Tung Oil, Shellac and Beeswax.
A flat round spoon with Bee Kohlrosing .
Made from Beech. Finished with Tung Oil, Shellac and Beeswax.
Made from Beech and Rimu. The colours are more distinct than is shown in the image. Other colours available on request. These make a real statement when presented on the table. (Only one pair left)
Finished with Milk Paint, Tung Oil, Shellac and Beeswax.