by Gavin Brunton | Aug 29, 2025 | Hand Made, Kawau Island, More, Uncategorized
Breaking free from our consumerist mentality What we desire in our lives—and what we choose to spend our money on—is more important than we often realise. We hear constantly that we are living in a critical time for saving our planet. And while that’s true, it’s not...
by Gavin Brunton | Aug 29, 2025 | Hand Made, More, Uncategorized
NZ Made Mother’s Day Present She Will Love Good food is more than just nourishment — it brings the family together. Taking time to prepare meals that both look and taste wonderful is a way of showing love and care. One way to elevate this experience is by serving...
by Gavin Brunton | Feb 20, 2025 | Hand Made
Why do I burn perfectly good wooden bowls? Once the bowl is turned, it undergoes the ancient Japanese technique of Shou Sugi Ban, where a 2000-degree flame is used to instantly char the surface. An abrasive is then used to remove the thin layer of loose charcoal...
by Gavin Brunton | Mar 31, 2022 | Hand Made, Tools and Techniques
What is ebonised wood? Ebonising is a beautiful way to turn wood black, as the transformation happens within the wood itself rather than sitting on the surface like paint. The natural grain and texture remain visible, giving depth and character to the finish. Unlike...
by Gavin Brunton | Jul 14, 2021 | Hand Made, Uncategorized
The Best Fruit Bowls: How to Store Fruit and Keep It Fresh Longer What sort of fruit bowl looks good? Does the type of bowl affect how long fruit lasts? Or is it just a simple question of deciding what size fruit bowl is right for you? There are lots of questions, but...
by Gavin Brunton | Jun 15, 2020 | Hand Made, More, Tools and Techniques
The process of making a wooden bowl Finding the wood… I’m incredibly lucky that I live on an island covered in native trees: with the coastline dotted with Pohutukawa, hidden valleys of Puriri, and Kanuka as far as the eye can see. I find most of the...
