Here you will find a random selection of the expertly made products from our directory of The Makers. If you see something of interest, click on the image for details about the item and the highly skilled craftsperson who made it. From there you can go to the maker’s profile and find out more about their products and services.
Blacksmith Craft Course
We offer a range of metalworking courses from traditional blacksmithing experience days to forging a viking style knife. We work with traditional coke hearths as well as modern welding equipment. Please contact us for further information.
Reproduction petrol tank ends
Mild steel reproduction spun petrol tank ends for vintage Auto Culto 2 wheel tractors.
I was approached about helping to reproduce parts which are no longer availble for tractors which are from the 1940s.
Tooling made in house taking measurements from one of the original tanks.
Window Restoration- All Hallows, Wellingborough, Northants
The restored window.
Damaged by vandalism the restoration involved matching and painting new glass to intermingle with the original pieces.
The panel was then re leaded and re installed.
Barrel stick basket
A barrel stick basket made from Somerset willow (white) and locally harvested dogwood
Classic Black Beauty Rocking Horse
NEW Classic Black Beauty Rocking Horse. Approx finished size: 66″ long x 52″ high x 24″ wide.
We can all remember the story of Black Beauty and would love to have been able to ride him, well now we can!
This beautiful extra large rocking horse has been made to look just like Black Beauty, with hoof raised and traditional english riding saddle, ready for a gallop across the fields.
This horse has extra carving throughout and even has the horse shoes carved. Extra care has been taken in the detail and Michael, our carver has spent many hours adding lots of special features.
Crewel Work Panel Kit
An embroidery project to stitch a stunning embroidered panel, using crewel work embroidery techniques. Kits provide a 45 cm X 45cm top quality linen base printed with the design, Appleton’s crewel wools, needle, illustrated stitch guide and a comprehensive stitch library which sets out each individual stitch step by step, for both left and right handed stitchers.
Registered designs Bird, Tulip, Acorn each available in full colour or charcoal options
About Michael
MICHAEL SINCLAIR RPT WOODTURNER
Michael, a born and bred Orcadian, who has been practicing the craft of wood turning for over 25 years, is self-taught. Michael has honed his skills using a combination of practice, experimentation and his desire to produce fine attractive pieces. He was accepted onto the Register of Professional Turners in 2017
Influence and inspiration is drawn from the works of Neolithic inhabitants of ancient Orkney. During the long bright summer days, the light on the landscapes inspires new designs, while the long dark nights of winter is the time when he is most productive in his workshop.
Wood is obtained from sustainable sources and is processed on site with our own sawmill, from log to finished piece.
The traditions and culture of the islands are an important part of Michael’s life and his work reflects his affinity with Orkney and its heritage of craftsmanship.
All this results in Michael creating unique, tactile pieces to enhance any home or other surroundings.
Turks head ropemat
A nice Placemat. Turks head design made from 1/4″ ( 6 mm ) manila rope approximately 8″ ( 205 mm ) diameter.
Price: £10 plus p & p
Spring Greens Throw
A highly textured throw woven from cotton, linen, silk and wool and pieced together from three woven panels with fringe added on after finishing.
Leadlight for stairwell
The owners of this modern home wanted to add interest to a stairwell window that overlooked their neighbours kitchen.
Silver Carved Bands
Handcarved in wax this is then cast in Sterling Silver and further filed and shaped. This Ring is solid Silver and so unique with it’s organic, wave lines that curve around the finger. Each size is made to custom in Silver or Gold ( Gold bands are also hollowed from behind for weight and affordability.)
Averaging 55mmcm x Undulating from 15mm -35mmcm
Thick and Thin hand spun Badger face yarn
Single ply hand spun yarn perfect for weaving, crochet or knitting textured, chunky home accessories.
Badger face sheep are a non commercial, native breed and have oatmeal, rust, black and grey colours all in one fleece. Durable with a little kemp, excellent for rugs.
Hand spun in my studio on a hill in sw Wales, U.K.
Sold in lengths of 100 metre skeins, discounts for bulk purchases.
Ash splint baskets
Strong, lightweight and beautiful baskets woven from pounded ash splint. I am one of a tiny number of craftspeople helping to introduce this North American technique using native timber. My baskets are handmade in small numbers and incorporate veg-tanned leather and brass buckles from the UK.