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One-of-a-kind. Naturally antibacterial. Crafted to last.
The medium-sized wooden spatula is hand-turned from camphor laurel offcuts, reclaimed from a local chopping board maker. Carefully shaped and finished to a smooth, tactile surface, it’s designed for daily use in the kitchen—offering sculptural beauty without sacrificing practicality.
Naturally antibacterial for life and backed by my “You Break It, I Remake It” one-year guarantee, this is more than just a utensil—it’s a piece of timeless craftsmanship.
Why You’ll Love It:
Crafted by Hand: Each spatula is individually made, showcasing unique variations in grain, color, and shape—no two are alike.
Naturally Antibacterial: Camphor laurel provides lifelong microbial resistance, making this a hygienic and long-lasting kitchen tool.
Sustainable & Thoughtful: Created from premium timber offcuts, giving new life to materials that would otherwise go to waste.
Guaranteed Quality: If it breaks within the first year of use, we’ll remake it—no questions asked.
A Perfect Gift—or a Personal Upgrade
Whether you’re treating yourself or gifting to a fellow connoisseur of functional art, this spatula delivers. Thoughtful, practical, and undeniably elegant with a feeling of care that can only come from handmade items.
A Note on Camphor Laurel
Camphor laurel has sometimes been misunderstood due to outdated or culturally biased information. In truth, it’s been used for centuries in traditional medicine across Asia and is found in familiar products like Vicks VapoRub and Tiger Balm. The trace exposure from handling this wood is minuscule and entirely safe for everyday use. If you are allergic or sensitive to camphor, we recommend discontinuing use. For more details, see our full article here.
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One-of-a-kind. Naturally antibacterial. Crafted to last.
The medium-sized wooden spatula is hand-turned from camphor laurel offcuts, reclaimed from a local chopping board maker. Carefully shaped and finished to a smooth, tactile surface, it’s designed for daily use in the kitchen—offering sculptural beauty without sacrificing practicality.
Naturally antibacterial for life and backed by my “You Break It, I Remake It” one-year guarantee, this is more than just a utensil—it’s a piece of timeless craftsmanship.
Why You’ll Love It:
Crafted by Hand: Each spatula is individually made, showcasing unique variations in grain, color, and shape—no two are alike.
Naturally Antibacterial: Camphor laurel provides lifelong microbial resistance, making this a hygienic and long-lasting kitchen tool.
Sustainable & Thoughtful: Created from premium timber offcuts, giving new life to materials that would otherwise go to waste.
Guaranteed Quality: If it breaks within the first year of use, we’ll remake it—no questions asked.
A Perfect Gift—or a Personal Upgrade
Whether you’re treating yourself or gifting to a fellow connoisseur of functional art, this spatula delivers. Thoughtful, practical, and undeniably elegant with a feeling of care that can only come from handmade items.
A Note on Camphor Laurel
Camphor laurel has sometimes been misunderstood due to outdated or culturally biased information. In truth, it’s been used for centuries in traditional medicine across Asia and is found in familiar products like Vicks VapoRub and Tiger Balm. The trace exposure from handling this wood is minuscule and entirely safe for everyday use. If you are allergic or sensitive to camphor, we recommend discontinuing use. For more details, see our full article here.
Stylish, functional and the perfect amount of honey for tea, coffee and not greedy people’s toast . Made on the lathe by me every honey dipper is unique. When I started making these I named them a ‘lucky dipper’ it was a lucky dip as to what style and species of timber I made. I have since standardised them, but it is still a lucky dip as to what colours and grain patterns you get (and its a cool name).
Hand turned on the lathe by me from locally sourced Casuarina timber. The prominent medullary rays when burned, retain their shape as the softer surrounding timber is removed, creating a beautifully textured surface. This is then scrubbed to remove loose charcoal and sealed with oil to protect and highlight its features. Yakisugi is the traditional Japanese technique originally used to protect soft timbers like cedar for a harsh outdoor environment. However, it can be used on any timber to create a unique and durable surface.
This form I named Burnie as it reminds me of an old man weathered, cracked and sunburned yet full of experience and stories.
H: 6cm W: 11.5cm
This is a sculptural work meant for display or for use with dried materials only.
Elevate your culinary experience with this handcrafted set of three spatulas, hand-turned from reclaimed camphor laurel offcuts sourced from a local boutique chopping board maker. Designed with elegance and utility in mind, each spatula strikes a perfect balance between form and function.
Each set includes a small, medium, and large spatula—each ideal for a range of tasks from delicate folding to hearty stirring. Whether you are treating yourself or searching for a meaningful gift, this is the ideal set.
Distinctive Features:
Naturally Antibacterial: Camphor laurel’s inherent antibacterial qualities make it both a hygienic and sophisticated choice for the modern kitchen.
One-of-a-Kind Beauty: Every piece features its own organic pattern of grain, shape, and colour—no two are alike.
Sustainable Craftsmanship: Responsibly made using timber offcuts, giving new life..
Guaranteed Excellence: Covered by our exclusive “You Break It, I Remake It” one-year guarantee, no questions asked.
On Camphor Laurel:
Camphor laurel is often misunderstood, largely due to dated or misinformed sources. In reality, this wood has a long-standing legacy in traditional medicine and is found in trusted wellness products like Vicks VapoRub and Tiger Balm. The trace elements present in these utensils are safe for everyday use. For those with known sensitivities, we advise caution. A deeper explanation is available here, should you wish to learn more.
Made from a recycled pine pallet block, nail holes and all. Each piece is distinctly individual, and has been turned and burned to create the unique raised grain patterns you see.
If you are lucky enough to get your hands on one of my earlier pieces, they may be worth a fortune one day when I’m famous. For the moment you will just have to wonder why they are all slightly different styles. As time goes on and I get some feedback I will settle on the style that is either most popular or I like the most.
H: 140cm W: 70cm
Hand turned on the lathe by me from locally sourced Casuarina timber. The prominent medullary rays when burned, retain their shape as the softer surrounding timber is removed, creating a beautifully textured surface. This is then scrubbed to remove loose charcoal and sealed with oil to protect and highlight its features. Yakisugi is the traditional Japanese technique originally used to protect soft timbers like cedar for a harsh outdoor environment. However, it can be used on any timber to create a unique and durable surface.
This form I have named for the common name of the timber I used. Something about this shape reminds me of the bark on a Casuarina Tree. Rough but almost uniform in its ruggedness.
H: 6cm W: 10cm
This is a sculptural work meant for display or for use with dried materials only.
One-of-a-kind. Naturally antibacterial. Crafted to last.
These medium-sized toast tongs are hand-shaped from Camphor laurel offcuts, reclaimed from a local chopping board maker. Designed with both function and form in mind, they make retrieving hot toast effortless—no more burnt fingers or digging around with a knife.
Lightweight yet sturdy, each pair is finished to a smooth, tactile feel that’s a joy to handle. Naturally antibacterial and backed by my “You Break It, I Remake It” one-year guarantee, these tongs are a small but mighty tool you’ll reach for every day.
Why You’ll Love Them:
Handcrafted with Care:
Each pair is individually shaped by hand, showcasing natural variations in grain, colour, and character—no two are alike.
Naturally Antibacterial:
Camphor laurel offers lifelong microbial resistance, making these tongs hygienic, safe, and ideal for food contact.
Sustainable & Thoughtful:
Made from high-quality timber offcuts that would otherwise go to waste—giving beautiful wood a second life in your kitchen.
Guaranteed Quality:
If they break within the first year of normal use, I’ll remake them—no fuss, no forms.
A Little Tool That Makes a Big Difference
Perfect for toast, crumpets, muffins and more—these tongs are a clever, stylish upgrade to your daily kitchen routine. They also make a thoughtful gift for anyone who loves handcrafted, elegant design.
A Note on Camphor Laurel
Camphor laurel is sometimes misunderstood due to outdated or culturally biased information. In reality, it’s been used for centuries in traditional medicine across Asia and features in everyday products like Vicks VapoRub and Tiger Balm. The trace exposure from handling this wood is minimal and entirely safe for daily use. If you have a known allergy or sensitivity to camphor, we recommend discontinuing use. For more, see our detailed guide [link].
One-of-a-kind. Naturally antibacterial. Crafted to last.
The large-sized wooden spatula is hand-turned from camphor laurel offcuts, reclaimed from a local chopping board maker. Carefully shaped and finished to a smooth, tactile surface, it’s designed for daily use in the kitchen—offering sculptural beauty without sacrificing practicality.
Naturally antibacterial for life and backed by my “You Break It, I Remake It” one-year guarantee, this is more than just a utensil—it’s a piece of timeless craftsmanship.
Why You’ll Love It:
Crafted by Hand: Each spatula is individually made, showcasing unique variations in grain, color, and shape—no two are alike.
Naturally Antibacterial: Camphor laurel provides lifelong microbial resistance, making this a hygienic and long-lasting kitchen tool.
Sustainable & Thoughtful: Created from premium timber offcuts, giving new life to materials that would otherwise go to waste.
Guaranteed Quality: If it breaks within the first year of use, we’ll remake it—no questions asked.
A Perfect Gift—or a Personal Upgrade
Whether you’re treating yourself or gifting to a fellow connoisseur of functional art, this spatula delivers. Thoughtful, practical, and undeniably elegant with a feeling of care that can only come from handmade items.
A Note on Camphor Laurel
Camphor laurel has sometimes been misunderstood due to outdated or culturally biased information. In truth, it’s been used for centuries in traditional medicine across Asia and is found in familiar products like Vicks VapoRub and Tiger Balm. The trace exposure from handling this wood is minuscule and entirely safe for everyday use. If you are allergic or sensitive to camphor, we recommend discontinuing use. For more details, see our full article here.
Made from pine from a recycled pallet. Each piece is distinctly individual while maintaining a consistent form. Full of smoothly turned curves which are then burned to create the unique raised grain patterns you see. Coated in a protective coat mixture of linseed or lemon oil and beeswax.
As usual I like to include a little optional story about the significance of these pieces. They are not only elegant, unique and (another word that means elegant), they are special. Why? Because I made them of course! What a silly question.
All joking aside, our world is becoming bland, cookie cutter, oversaturated with AI developed content and products, all carried out by a machine (technically made by a human, yes), but not made by a human. There is something unexplainable about a piece with imperfect imperfections. A natural object, manicured but left a little bit natural. I am a romanticist at heart, but I can tell and appreciate the difference. I just hope you can too.
Custom Pieces
If you have an idea for a custom piece please get in touch and we can have a chat about it.