Author Archives: stevetomlin

Ash splint backpack video

Posted on February 20, 2018 by stevetomlin

If you enjoyed ‘My father’s tools’, settle down for another wonderful film about weaving ash splint baskets. Continue reading →

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When scythes go bad

Posted on February 8, 2018 by stevetomlin

The scythe season is rapidly approaching and I hope I’ll see you on one of my Learn to Scythe courses where you’ll learn to set up, sharpen and mow for the maximum effectiveness and enjoyment. One of the trickiest things … Continue reading →

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Ash splint basket making film – My father's tools

Posted on January 31, 2018 by stevetomlin

A beautiful short film about ash splint basket making. Continue reading →

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Ash splint basket course in Cornwall

Posted on January 25, 2018 by stevetomlin

Ash splint basket making UK
Learn to weave ash splint baskets in Cornwall 17th -18th March 2018 Continue reading →

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Spoon carving workshop Manchester

Posted on January 22, 2018 by stevetomlin

Spoon carving course Manchester 2018
Learn spoon carving in Manchester! Continue reading →

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Ancient cereals corn dolly

Posted on January 21, 2018 by stevetomlin

An ancient craft bringing some of my favourite people together to achieve a lifetime’s ambition. Continue reading →

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Handmade Christmas turtle dove decorations

Posted on December 13, 2017 by stevetomlin

Gorgeous wooden bird decorations handmade by Steve Tomlin Crafts
Beautiful, unique decorations for your tree or the perfect handmade gift. Continue reading →

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New hay rake tine cutter

Posted on October 10, 2017 by stevetomlin

I’ve been making wooden hay rakes for several years now. To make the rake teeth, called ‘tines’, a cleft ash billet is knocked through a sharpened steel tube called a tine cutter. As the wood is split from a larger … Continue reading →