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Light and dark in the workshop late afternoon in winter.

We are moving back in to light phase of the year as the days slowly lengthen. Already the light seems to creep back earlier in the morning.

First snowdrop in by the front porch and the heads of daffs springing up in the paddock
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Light and dark in the workshop late afternoon in winter. We are moving back in to light phase of the year as the days slowly lengthen. Already the light seems to creep back earlier in the morning. First snowdrop in by the front porch and the heads of daffs springing up in the paddock
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Processing willow outside the workshop. These lengths are what will become rims and handles of trugs. They are scrubbed down to remove any silt or river mud before being split and cut down for steaming and bending.

#trugmaking #trugworkshop #hazel #willow #aspenpoplar
 
#sustainablyharvested #handmadeinnz #handmadegifts #handmadeingoldenbay #supportlocalnz #buynzmade #shoplocalnz #sustainablysourcedtimber #locallysourced #sustainablymade #chemicalfree #untreatedwood #goldenbay #goldenbaynz #anatoki
Processing willow outside the workshop. These lengths are what will become rims and handles of trugs. They are scrubbed down to remove any silt or river mud before being split and cut down for steaming and bending.

#trugmaking #trugworkshop #hazel #willow #aspenpoplar
 
#sustainablyharvested #handmadeinnz #handmadegifts #handmadeingoldenbay #supportlocalnz #buynzmade #shoplocalnz #sustainablysourcedtimber #locallysourced #sustainablymade #chemicalfree #untreatedwood #goldenbay #goldenbaynz #anatoki
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Processing willow outside the workshop. These lengths are what will become rims and handles of trugs. They are scrubbed down to remove any silt or river mud before being split and cut down for steaming and bending. #trugmaking #trugworkshop #hazel #willow #aspenpoplar #sustainablyharvested #handmadeinnz #handmadegifts #handmadeingoldenbay #supportlocalnz #buynzmade #shoplocalnz #sustainablysourcedtimber #locallysourced #sustainablymade #chemicalfree #untreatedwood #goldenbay #goldenbaynz #anatoki
1 week ago
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2/9
These beautiful colours and textures are some of this season's hazel rims. As you can see each has its own personality and so no two trugs are alike.

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#sustainablyharvested #handmadeinnz #handmadegifts #handmadeingoldenbay #supportlocalnz #buynzmade #shoplocalnz #sustainablysourcedtimber #locallysourced #sustainablymade #chemicalfree #untreatedwood #goldenbay #goldenbaynz #anatoki
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These beautiful colours and textures are some of this season's hazel rims. As you can see each has its own personality and so no two trugs are alike. #trugmaking #trugworkshop #hazel #willow #aspenpoplar #sustainablyharvested #handmadeinnz #handmadegifts #handmadeingoldenbay #supportlocalnz #buynzmade #shoplocalnz #sustainablysourcedtimber #locallysourced #sustainablymade #chemicalfree #untreatedwood #goldenbay #goldenbaynz #anatoki
2 weeks ago
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3/9
Shortest day in the southern hemisphere. Tony is across the river this morning and we are enjoying the light of the morning fire in the kitchen.

For those who missed the last few posts new season trugs and maunds are up on our website. Tony is really pleased with them, there's some very nice wood coming off the river banks.

#trugmaking #trugworkshop #hazel #willow #aspenpoplar
 
#trug #sussextrug #gardenbasket #gardentrug #harvestbasket #gardentools #devonmaund #splintbasket#sustainablyharvested #handmadeinnz #handmadegifts #handmadeingoldenbay #supportlocalnz #buynzmade #shoplocalnz #sustainablysourcedtimber #locallysourced #sustainablymade #chemicalfree #untreatedwood #goldenbay #goldenbaynz #anatoki
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Shortest day in the southern hemisphere. Tony is across the river this morning and we are enjoying the light of the morning fire in the kitchen. For those who missed the last few posts new season trugs and maunds are up on our website. Tony is really pleased with them, there's some very nice wood coming off the river banks. #trugmaking #trugworkshop #hazel #willow #aspenpoplar #trug #sussextrug #gardenbasket #gardentrug #harvestbasket #gardentools #devonmaund #splintbasket#sustainablyharvested #handmadeinnz #handmadegifts #handmadeingoldenbay #supportlocalnz #buynzmade #shoplocalnz #sustainablysourcedtimber #locallysourced #sustainablymade #chemicalfree #untreatedwood #goldenbay #goldenbaynz #anatoki
2 weeks ago
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Weekend 3/3

Te wao tapu nui a Tane

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Weekend 2/3

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Weekend 1/3

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7/9
Trugs are back up on the website earlier than expected. These are the very first of this year's rims and handles and will be hazel.

Tony has been steaming most days. The second photo shows the dipper Tony uses to remove lengths from the steamer. You can see the tannin stains on the towel. We need to change to water frequently at this time of year to prevent the tannins building up and staining the wood.

Meanwhile inside another wet week ahead with small children (and sharp objects). I will not show you a photo of our lounge 😅

#trugmaking #trugworkshop #hazel #willow #aspenpoplar #sustainablyharvested #handmadeinnz #handmadegifts #handmadeingoldenbay #supportlocalnz #buynzmade #shoplocalnz #sustainablysourcedtimber #locallysourced #sustainablymade #chemicalfree #untreatedwood #goldenbay #goldenbaynz #anatoki
Trugs are back up on the website earlier than expected. These are the very first of this year's rims and handles and will be hazel.

Tony has been steaming most days. The second photo shows the dipper Tony uses to remove lengths from the steamer. You can see the tannin stains on the towel. We need to change to water frequently at this time of year to prevent the tannins building up and staining the wood.

Meanwhile inside another wet week ahead with small children (and sharp objects). I will not show you a photo of our lounge 😅

#trugmaking #trugworkshop #hazel #willow #aspenpoplar #sustainablyharvested #handmadeinnz #handmadegifts #handmadeingoldenbay #supportlocalnz #buynzmade #shoplocalnz #sustainablysourcedtimber #locallysourced #sustainablymade #chemicalfree #untreatedwood #goldenbay #goldenbaynz #anatoki
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Trugs are back up on the website earlier than expected. These are the very first of this year's rims and handles and will be hazel. Tony has been steaming most days. The second photo shows the dipper Tony uses to remove lengths from the steamer. You can see the tannin stains on the towel. We need to change to water frequently at this time of year to prevent the tannins building up and staining the wood. Meanwhile inside another wet week ahead with small children (and sharp objects). I will not show you a photo of our lounge 😅 #trugmaking #trugworkshop #hazel #willow #aspenpoplar #sustainablyharvested #handmadeinnz #handmadegifts #handmadeingoldenbay #supportlocalnz #buynzmade #shoplocalnz #sustainablysourcedtimber #locallysourced #sustainablymade #chemicalfree #untreatedwood #goldenbay #goldenbaynz #anatoki
4 weeks ago
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8/9
The trug year has officially ended. 
Soon we will be sending the last trug made from lasts winter's rims and handles. Sussex trugs will be out of stock on the website. The new seasons trugs will be available in a few weeks time. 

I'll keep you posted.

#trugmaking #trugworkshop #hazel #willow #aspenpoplar #sustainablyharvested #handmadeinnz #handmadegifts #handmadeingoldenbay #supportlocalnz #buynzmade #shoplocalnz #sustainablysourcedtimber #locallysourced #sustainablymade #chemicalfree #untreatedwood #goldenbay #goldenbaynz #anatoki
#trug #sussextrug #gardenbasket #gardentrug #harvestbasket #gardentools
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The trug year has officially ended. Soon we will be sending the last trug made from lasts winter's rims and handles. Sussex trugs will be out of stock on the website. The new seasons trugs will be available in a few weeks time. I'll keep you posted. #trugmaking #trugworkshop #hazel #willow #aspenpoplar #sustainablyharvested #handmadeinnz #handmadegifts #handmadeingoldenbay #supportlocalnz #buynzmade #shoplocalnz #sustainablysourcedtimber #locallysourced #sustainablymade #chemicalfree #untreatedwood #goldenbay #goldenbaynz #anatoki #trug #sussextrug #gardenbasket #gardentrug #harvestbasket #gardentools
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If you're interested in seeing a trug being assembled or would like to see our products in person we'd love to meet you.  Our workshop is open by appointment, please text, call, or email us to arrange a time

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