Uniquely fashioned wooden utensils and sundry
Thomas spent thirty-five years building architectural models, twenty of them working with laser cutters and CNC machines. He retired, started making wooden utensils for the local markets, and one day tried a Celtic knot function in the software he had never once needed at work.
The knots went onto the handles and stayed there. He now makes spoons, spatulas and serving utensils, end grain serving boards, soap dishes, boxes, bowls, earrings and guitar picks.
The wood is mostly local. Some of it he finds, and some of it is handed to him by friends and customers. Every piece is finished by hand.
At a glance
- MAKES
- Wooden spoons and serving utensils, end grain serving boards, soap dishes, boxes, bowls, earrings and guitar picks
- GOOD TO KNOW
- Mostly local wood, much of it found or given to him, and hand finished
- BEYOND THE MARKET
- The full range at knotbyhand.ca
- BASED IN
- Nanaimo, BC
Find KnotByHand at the market
November 27 and 28 at Wellington Hall, Nanaimo. Friday 11AM–8PM, Saturday 10AM–6PM. No Sunday this year.
THIS YEAR'S VENDORS
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