#milkpaint

My tendonitis has really limited carving time lately, but it’s given me the opportunity to try a few things and do some more experimenting with paint.
I love how this bowl has turned out (have a look at my story for a full view). It’s blue over white milk paint, i think about 8 or 9 thin layers in all, and sanded first with a coarse-ish grit to uncover the white followed by a very fine grit to give it a lovely, silky finish. I’ve found a really important part of getting a shiny finish like this is to use kitchen paper to almost buff it.
It’s quite a time consuming process due to the number of coats needed but I’ve found that the paint just doesn’t stick as well or last as long with fewer, thicker coats, especially on spoons, and feels so tactile and smooth.
As you can see in the background, this has opened up a few exciting avenues which I’ll share more of another day!
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#woodenbowl #bowlturning #homeware #kitchenware #maker #makersgonnamake #woodnotplastic #woodisgood #bristolmakers #greenwood #craft #handmade #handcraft #woodcraft #paint #milkpaint
https://www.instagram.com/p/B11S3AJA5Go/?igshid=oea2dti03yjd

My tendonitis has really limited carving time lately, but it’s given me the opportunity to try a few things and do some more experimenting with paint.
I love how this bowl has turned out (have a look at my story for a full view). It’s blue over white milk paint, i think about 8 or 9 thin layers in all, and sanded first with a coarse-ish grit to uncover the white followed by a very fine grit to give it a lovely, silky finish. I’ve found a really important part of getting a shiny finish like this is to use kitchen paper to almost buff it.
It’s quite a time consuming process due to the number of coats needed but I’ve found that the paint just doesn’t stick as well or last as long with fewer, thicker coats, especially on spoons, and feels so tactile and smooth.
As you can see in the background, this has opened up a few exciting avenues which I’ll share more of another day!
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#woodenbowl #bowlturning #homeware #kitchenware #maker #makersgonnamake #woodnotplastic #woodisgood #bristolmakers #greenwood #craft #handmade #handcraft #woodcraft #paint #milkpaint
https://www.instagram.com/p/B11S3AJA5Go/?igshid=119thdn7yrsku

Who doesn’t love a nice big serving spoon?! These three have just been added to my shop. If you’d like one then follow the link in my profile or get in touch through here!
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#wood #woodcarving #spooncarving #cherry #spoon #milkpaint #art #paint #craft #woodcraft #slojd #cooking #kitchen #kitchenware #homeware #madeinbristol #etsysellersinbristol #bristoletsyteam
https://www.instagram.com/p/B5qHjoZg_sj/?igshid=1v23hx3kek2ru

Who doesn’t love a nice big serving spoon?! These three have just been added to my shop. If you’d like one then follow the link in my profile or get in touch through here!
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#wood #woodcarving #spooncarving #cherry #spoon #milkpaint #art #paint #craft #woodcraft #slojd #cooking #kitchen #kitchenware #homeware #madeinbristol #etsysellersinbristol #bristoletsyteam
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My first Christmas market is the @madeinbristolshops Gift Fair at Colston Hall in the centre of Bristol, this Saturday and Sunday.
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I’m very excited as it’s the first time I’ll be selling bowls alongside my spoons! This stack as well as a few more will be on display.
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I really hope if you’re nearby and want to see lots of amazing, handmade goodies, then you’ll come along. I’ll have a couple of special offers for anyone who follows my work on here (details to follow) so please come and say hi!
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#shoplocalthischristmas
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#wood #woodenbowl #bowlturning #woodcarving #spooncarving #cherry #spoon #milkpaint #art #paint #craft #woodcraft #slojd #cooking #kitchen #kitchenware #homeware #madeinbristol #shoplocal #christmas #christmasmarket #christmasinbristol
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Batch production continues. It seems so weird to have to be thinking about Christmas so early in the year (markets were all booked up in July!!), I never used to even mention the word until December 1st at the earliest!
These are my cooking spoons. I always do a few in different designs but this is my most popular and the one I make most of. I also make a mini version that’s perfect for smaller jobs like gravy and porridge.
I’ll have lots more made over the next week that will be painted all the colours of the rainbow!
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#wood #woodcarving #spooncarving #cherry #spoon #milkpaint #art #paint #craft #woodcraft #slojd #cooking #kitchen #kitchenware #homeware #etsysellersinbristol #bristoletsyteam
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