Author: Chris Wells

 

 

The small Myall spoon is now burnished and oiled.

 

I’m working on a few ideas for the carved, inside surface of the Pink Gum platter.

The design needs to be satisfactory, because I will be staring at it for weeks and possibly months – and I am easily dissatisfied.

On reflection, it had better be not only satisfying, but fool-proof.

 

From left: Pencil, Japanese Chisel, Gouge, Jeweller’s Brush, three more Gouges, Rifflers (small files), Callipers, well-worn Mallet.

Flue Kit ready for installation nb the wood heater is not yet in position.

It will generate a bit of warmth on winter mornings – and provide a final resting place for any projects that fail the Test.

 

 

beginning
as a glimpse
of something
hidden
mysteriously
discovers
its grand
destiny

*

of a particular
shape
smell
colour
texture
was formerly
otherwise

*

captive
in search
of its maker
finally escapes
somehow
into
the world

*

no brothers
no sisters
no offspring
no ancestors
solitary spoon
immersed
in silence
embraces
company

Needs more work, but a lovely wood to carve.

White Trees: woodblock print by Fumio Fujita