Category Archives: SteveTomlinCrafts

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 →

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Spill plane

Posted on October 5, 2017 by stevetomlin


A novel and unusual little plane. Continue reading →

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Beamish Show of Agriculture 2017

Posted on September 28, 2017 by stevetomlin


Some scenes from the Show of Agriculture at Beamish Museum. Continue reading →

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Gorgeous American style windsor chair

Posted on May 28, 2017 by stevetomlin


When a chair this beautiful from underneath, you know you just have to see the rest of it. Continue reading →

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Splitting wood with a froe

Posted on May 25, 2017 by stevetomlin

Sometimes, the wood really works with you. This sycamore was certainly on my side. Continue reading →

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Spoon carving workshop in Wales

Posted on May 22, 2017 by stevetomlin


Spoon carving starts with a log and continues with sharp tools and concentration. Continue reading →

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