Inspiration: The condiment platter was inspired by function and designed to be ergonomic and tactile in quality. Influenced by Scandinavian and Japanese designs, creating pieces that are simple, beautiful, and playful. Drawn by the aesthetics of heritage flatware, using wood that represents bone or ceramics. Wanting to design a bespoke shape that is unique, the transition between tang and bowl have an organic origin, drawn from dried plant matter that forms the unique flair between the bowl and neck.
Making process + techniques: This piece is created by splicing a thick branch of holly wood by axe and then sanding it smooth. Drilling out the seat for the bowl to sit in, is done with a large drill piece before sanding smooth. The wood is sanded to a high grade and then finished with mineral oil for protection of the wood.
The bowl was formed with stakes and hammers, then planished to create a smooth hammer finish.
The spoon is made by using hammers to move and stretch the metal in a technique called forging. The silver is cold forged on an anvil using a heavy weighted hammer. Once the form has been created, any piercing or filing to neaten the edges is done to bring it in line with the template.
The feet are made by tapering the silver using hammers, then a tenon is soldered on to allow attachment into drilled holes in the base of the wood. After being attached, the feet are then filed to create even support for the piece.
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