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Alder end grain jug. Turned and carved by hand. Finished with several coats of neri bengara urushi to achieve a completely waterproof inside surface. The outside is finished with pure Danish oil and buffed with carnauba wax. 13 x 15 cm.

Hollowed form from cherry laurel. Carved and textured and finished with Indian ink, acrylic paints and acrylic matte sealer. Spikes carved from smoke bush and glued in with epoxy, then oiled to retain the vivid yellow colour. 44 cm length.

Pūriri and tānekaha friction fit box. Two contrasting endemic woods of Aotearoa. A simple designs with crisp details and a precision fit. Based loosely on a pint of Guinness. Finished with soybean oil and buffed with carnauba wax. 60 x 80 mm.

European walnut end grain form. Rim and base decorated with a pyrography pattern. Finished with pure Danish oil and buffed with carnauba wax. 
Diameter 175 mm, height 235 mm.