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MY HAPPY PLACE
LESENI IZDELKI PO NAVDIHU

O meni
Moje ime je Matija in te lepo pozdravljam na spletni strani moje blagovne znamke MY HAPPY PLACE.
Na njej predstavljam lesene izdelke, ki jih izdelujem po navdihu.
V kreiranju in izdelovanju le teh resnično uživam.
Izdelke izdelujem izključno iz slovenskega masivnega lesa.
Les mi je všeč, ker je naraven material, čudovitega vonja, topel in prijeten na dotik, čudovitih struktur ter se ga lahko obdeluje.
Blizu so mi naravne, organske oblike, s pridihom modernosti.
Pri svojem delu si pomagam z ročno-strojnim rezbarjenjem.
Večino predstavljenih izdelkov je mogoče kupiti ali naročiti.
Če imaš kakršnokoli vprašanje, te vabim da mi pošlješ e-sporočilo.
Hvala!


Fruit bowl - walnut
I received a sponsorship of sanding attachments for sanding internal curves, which make sanding the bowl really easy, fast and efficient.

Fruit bowl - walnut
When making the bowl, I kept the bark and thus got a rustically modern look.

Fruit bowl - walnut
Pri izdelavi posode sem ohranil lubje ter s tem dobil rustikalno moderen izgled.

Fruit bowl - walnut

Fruit bowl - walnut
Made of walnut wood. Hand-machine carved and sanded. Oiled with natural wood oil.
L: 36cm W: 20cm L: 10cm Weight: 1133g Price: 80eur
L: 36cm W: 20cm L: 10cm Weight: 1133g Price: 80eur

Fruit bowl - walnut
I received a sponsorship of grinding attachments for grinding internal curves, which make grinding the dish really easy, fast and efficient.

Fruit bowl - walnut
When making the dish, I kept the bark and thus got a rustically modern look.

Fruit bowl - walnut

Fruit bowl - walnut

Fruit bowl - walnut

Fruit bowl - walnut

Fruit bowl - walnut
I received a sponsorship of sanding attachments for sanding internal curves, which make sanding the bowl really easy, fast and efficient.

Fruit bowl - walnut
When making the bowl, I kept the bark and thus got a rustically modern look.

Fruit bowl - walnut
Pri izdelavi posode sem ohranil lubje ter s tem dobil rustikalno moderen izgled.

Fruit bowl - walnut

Fruit bowl - walnut
Made of walnut wood. Hand-machine carved and sanded. Oiled with natural wood oil.
L: 36cm W: 20cm L: 10cm Weight: 1133g Price: 80eur
L: 36cm W: 20cm L: 10cm Weight: 1133g Price: 80eur

Fruit bowl - walnut
I received a sponsorship of grinding attachments for grinding internal curves, which make grinding the dish really easy, fast and efficient.

Fruit bowl - walnut
When making the dish, I kept the bark and thus got a rustically modern look.

Fruit bowl - walnut

Fruit bowl - walnut

Fruit bowl - walnut

Fruit bowl - walnut

Fruit bowl - walnut
I received a sponsorship of sanding attachments for sanding internal curves, which make sanding the bowl really easy, fast and efficient.

Fruit bowl - walnut
When making the bowl, I kept the bark and thus got a rustically modern look.

Fruit bowl - walnut
Pri izdelavi posode sem ohranil lubje ter s tem dobil rustikalno moderen izgled.

Fruit bowl - walnut

Fruit bowl - walnut
Made of walnut wood. Hand-machine carved and sanded. Oiled with natural wood oil.
L: 36cm W: 20cm L: 10cm Weight: 1133g Price: 80eur
L: 36cm W: 20cm L: 10cm Weight: 1133g Price: 80eur

Fruit bowl - walnut
I received a sponsorship of grinding attachments for grinding internal curves, which make grinding the dish really easy, fast and efficient.

Fruit bowl - walnut
When making the dish, I kept the bark and thus got a rustically modern look.

Fruit bowl - walnut

Fruit bowl - walnut

Fruit bowl - walnut

Fruit bowl - walnut


Cutting board - larch
Made of larch wood. Hand-machine carved and sanded. Oiled with mineral oil suitable for food contact surfaces. L: 43cm W: 24cm Weight: 2275g Price: 35eur

Cutting board - larch

Cutting board - larch

Cutting board - larch

Cutting board - larch

Cutting board - larch

Cutting board - larch

Cutting board - larch

Cutting board - larch

Cutting board - larch

Cutting board - larch

Cutting board - larch

Cutting board - production

Cutting board - larch
Made of larch wood. Hand-machine carved and sanded. Oiled with mineral oil suitable for food contact surfaces. L: 43cm W: 24cm Weight: 2275g Price: 35eur

Cutting board - larch

Cutting board - larch

Cutting board - larch

Cutting board - larch

Cutting board - larch

Cutting board - larch

Cutting board - larch

Cutting board - larch

Cutting board - larch

Cutting board - larch

Cutting board - larch

Cutting board - production

Cutting board - larch
Made of larch wood. Hand-machine carved and sanded. Oiled with mineral oil suitable for food contact surfaces. L: 43cm W: 24cm Weight: 2275g Price: 35eur

Cutting board - larch

Cutting board - larch

Cutting board - larch

Cutting board - larch

Cutting board - larch

Cutting board - larch

Cutting board - larch

Cutting board - larch

Cutting board - larch

Cutting board - larch

Cutting board - larch

Cutting board - production


Bird feeder - birch
Made of birch wood. Hand-machine carved and sanded. Oiled with natural oil with water-repellent filter. L: 25cm W: 17cm H: 23cm Weight: 1091g Price: 60eur

Bird feeder - birch

Bird feeder - birch

Bird feeder - birch

Bird feeder - birch

Bird feeder - birch

Bird feeder - birch

Bird feeder - birch

Bird feeder - birch

Bird feeder - birch

Bird feeder - birch

Bird feeder - birch

Bird feeder - production

Bird watching as meditation
Observing birds can be like meditation. You can’t help but watch. Like looking into a fire. It enchants you in an instant and you are like hypnotized. Just look at the child who can’t take his eyes off the fire. It’s the same with listening to the rain, splashing the sea waves, listening to the mountain stream ... Enjoy watching!

Bird feeder - birch
Made of birch wood. Hand-machine carved and sanded. Oiled with natural oil with water-repellent filter. L: 25cm W: 17cm H: 23cm Weight: 1091g Price: 60eur

Bird feeder - birch

Bird feeder - birch

Bird feeder - birch

Bird feeder - birch

Bird feeder - birch

Bird feeder - birch

Bird feeder - birch

Bird feeder - birch

Bird feeder - birch

Bird feeder - birch

Bird feeder - birch

Bird feeder - production

Bird watching as meditation
Observing birds can be like meditation. You can’t help but watch. Like looking into a fire. It enchants you in an instant and you are like hypnotized. Just look at the child who can’t take his eyes off the fire. It’s the same with listening to the rain, splashing the sea waves, listening to the mountain stream ... Enjoy watching!

Bird feeder - birch
Made of birch wood. Hand-machine carved and sanded. Oiled with natural oil with water-repellent filter. L: 25cm W: 17cm H: 23cm Weight: 1091g Price: 60eur

Bird feeder - birch

Bird feeder - birch

Bird feeder - birch

Bird feeder - birch

Bird feeder - birch

Bird feeder - birch

Bird feeder - birch

Bird feeder - birch

Bird feeder - birch

Bird feeder - birch

Bird feeder - birch

Bird feeder - production

Bird watching as meditation
Observing birds can be like meditation. You can’t help but watch. Like looking into a fire. It enchants you in an instant and you are like hypnotized. Just look at the child who can’t take his eyes off the fire. It’s the same with listening to the rain, splashing the sea waves, listening to the mountain stream ... Enjoy watching!


Tripod table - spruce
Made of spruce wood. Hand-machine carved and sanded. Oiled with IKEA mineral oil for wood. The crack is filled with epoxy resin. H: 35cm, diameter: 27cm, weight: over 5kg, price: 80 euros

Tripod chair - spruce

Tripod chair - spruce

Tripod chair - spruce

Tripod chair - spruce

Tripod chair - spruce

Tripod chair - spruce

Tripod chair - spruce

Tripod chair - spruce

Tripod chair - spruce

Tripod chair - production

Tripod table - spruce
Made of spruce wood. Hand-machine carved and sanded. Oiled with IKEA mineral oil for wood. The crack is filled with epoxy resin. H: 35cm, diameter: 27cm, weight: over 5kg, price: 80 euros

Tripod chair - spruce

Tripod chair - spruce

Tripod chair - spruce

Tripod chair - spruce

Tripod chair - spruce

Tripod chair - spruce

Tripod chair - spruce

Tripod chair - spruce

Tripod chair - spruce

Tripod chair - production

Tripod table - spruce
Made of spruce wood. Hand-machine carved and sanded. Oiled with IKEA mineral oil for wood. The crack is filled with epoxy resin. H: 35cm, diameter: 27cm, weight: over 5kg, price: 80 euros

Tripod chair - spruce

Tripod chair - spruce

Tripod chair - spruce

Tripod chair - spruce

Tripod chair - spruce

Tripod chair - spruce

Tripod chair - spruce

Tripod chair - spruce

Tripod chair - spruce

Tripod chair - production


Raised billet - chestnut
I make to order. Maximum length 200cm, maximum height 50cm, board thickness is 3cm. Inside protected with button foil and galvanized net against voles. Price: 200 euros

Raised billet - chestnut
You can see how I fill the raised billet at the link below:

Raised billet - chestnut

Raised billet - chestnut

Raised billet - chestnut

Raised billet - chestnut

Raised billet - chestnut

Raised billet - chestnut

Raised billet - chestnut

Raised billet - assembly

Raised billet - chestnut
I make to order. Maximum length 200cm, maximum height 50cm, board thickness is 3cm. Inside protected with button foil and galvanized net against voles. Price: 200 euros

Raised billet - chestnut
You can see how I fill the raised billet at the link below:

Raised billet - chestnut

Raised billet - chestnut

Raised billet - chestnut

Raised billet - chestnut

Raised billet - chestnut

Raised billet - chestnut

Raised billet - chestnut

Raised billet - assembly

Raised billet - chestnut
I make to order. Maximum length 200cm, maximum height 50cm, board thickness is 3cm. Inside protected with button foil and galvanized net against voles. Price: 200 euros

Raised billet - chestnut
You can see how I fill the raised billet at the link below:

Raised billet - chestnut

Raised billet - chestnut

Raised billet - chestnut

Raised billet - chestnut

Raised billet - chestnut

Raised billet - chestnut

Raised billet - chestnut

Raised billet - assembly


Logs for the fireplace stove
For next winter, I am collecting orders for 30cm long dry logs, suitable for a fireplace stove, packed in smaller packages for easy transport by car. Package diameter 40cm Price: 7eur / package

Logs for the fireplace stove
Near my home, I am arranging an overgrown mountain in order to be grazed again, as it used to be.
This means chopping hazel bushes and harvesting rotten trunks.
I make 'butare' from hazel branches, in the future I will prepare them for compost with a shredder.
I make logs from thicker branches of fallen trees.
This means chopping hazel bushes and harvesting rotten trunks.
I make 'butare' from hazel branches, in the future I will prepare them for compost with a shredder.
I make logs from thicker branches of fallen trees.

Logs for the fireplace stove - production

Logs for the fireplace stove
For next winter, I am collecting orders for 30cm long dry logs, suitable for a fireplace stove, packed in smaller packages for easy transport by car. Package diameter 40cm Price: 7eur / package

Logs for the fireplace stove
Near my home, I am arranging an overgrown mountain in order to be grazed again, as it used to be.
This means chopping hazel bushes and harvesting rotten trunks.
I make 'butare' from hazel branches, in the future I will prepare them for compost with a shredder.
I make logs from thicker branches of fallen trees.
This means chopping hazel bushes and harvesting rotten trunks.
I make 'butare' from hazel branches, in the future I will prepare them for compost with a shredder.
I make logs from thicker branches of fallen trees.

Logs for the fireplace stove - production

Logs for the fireplace stove
For next winter, I am collecting orders for 30cm long dry logs, suitable for a fireplace stove, packed in smaller packages for easy transport by car. Package diameter 40cm Price: 7eur / package

Logs for the fireplace stove
Near my home, I am arranging an overgrown mountain in order to be grazed again, as it used to be.
This means chopping hazel bushes and harvesting rotten trunks.
I make 'butare' from hazel branches, in the future I will prepare them for compost with a shredder.
I make logs from thicker branches of fallen trees.
This means chopping hazel bushes and harvesting rotten trunks.
I make 'butare' from hazel branches, in the future I will prepare them for compost with a shredder.
I make logs from thicker branches of fallen trees.

Logs for the fireplace stove - production

Logs for the fireplace stove
For next winter, I am collecting orders for 30cm long dry logs, suitable for a fireplace stove, packed in smaller packages for easy transport by car. Package diameter 40cm Price: 7eur / package

Logs for the fireplace stove
Near my home, I am arranging an overgrown mountain in order to be grazed again, as it used to be.
This means chopping hazel bushes and harvesting rotten trunks.
I make 'butare' from hazel branches, in the future I will prepare them for compost with a shredder.
I make logs from thicker branches of fallen trees.
This means chopping hazel bushes and harvesting rotten trunks.
I make 'butare' from hazel branches, in the future I will prepare them for compost with a shredder.
I make logs from thicker branches of fallen trees.

Logs for the fireplace stove - production

Logs for the fireplace stove
For next winter, I am collecting orders for 30cm long dry logs, suitable for a fireplace stove, packed in smaller packages for easy transport by car. Package diameter 40cm Price: 7eur / package

Logs for the fireplace stove
Near my home, I am arranging an overgrown mountain in order to be grazed again, as it used to be.
This means chopping hazel bushes and harvesting rotten trunks.
I make 'butare' from hazel branches, in the future I will prepare them for compost with a shredder.
I make logs from thicker branches of fallen trees.
This means chopping hazel bushes and harvesting rotten trunks.
I make 'butare' from hazel branches, in the future I will prepare them for compost with a shredder.
I make logs from thicker branches of fallen trees.

Logs for the fireplace stove - production

Logs for the fireplace stove
For next winter, I am collecting orders for 30cm long dry logs, suitable for a fireplace stove, packed in smaller packages for easy transport by car. Package diameter 40cm Price: 7eur / package

Logs for the fireplace stove
Near my home, I am arranging an overgrown mountain in order to be grazed again, as it used to be.
This means chopping hazel bushes and harvesting rotten trunks.
I make 'butare' from hazel branches, in the future I will prepare them for compost with a shredder.
I make logs from thicker branches of fallen trees.
This means chopping hazel bushes and harvesting rotten trunks.
I make 'butare' from hazel branches, in the future I will prepare them for compost with a shredder.
I make logs from thicker branches of fallen trees.

Logs for the fireplace stove - production

Logs for the fireplace stove
For next winter, I am collecting orders for 30cm long dry logs, suitable for a fireplace stove, packed in smaller packages for easy transport by car. Package diameter 40cm Price: 7eur / package

Logs for the fireplace stove
Near my home, I am arranging an overgrown mountain in order to be grazed again, as it used to be.
This means chopping hazel bushes and harvesting rotten trunks.
I make 'butare' from hazel branches, in the future I will prepare them for compost with a shredder.
I make logs from thicker branches of fallen trees.
This means chopping hazel bushes and harvesting rotten trunks.
I make 'butare' from hazel branches, in the future I will prepare them for compost with a shredder.
I make logs from thicker branches of fallen trees.

Logs for the fireplace stove - production

Logs for the fireplace stove
For next winter, I am collecting orders for 30cm long dry logs, suitable for a fireplace stove, packed in smaller packages for easy transport by car. Package diameter 40cm Price: 7eur / package

Logs for the fireplace stove
Near my home, I am arranging an overgrown mountain in order to be grazed again, as it used to be.
This means chopping hazel bushes and harvesting rotten trunks.
I make 'butare' from hazel branches, in the future I will prepare them for compost with a shredder.
I make logs from thicker branches of fallen trees.
This means chopping hazel bushes and harvesting rotten trunks.
I make 'butare' from hazel branches, in the future I will prepare them for compost with a shredder.
I make logs from thicker branches of fallen trees.

Logs for the fireplace stove - production

Logs for the fireplace stove
For next winter, I am collecting orders for 30cm long dry logs, suitable for a fireplace stove, packed in smaller packages for easy transport by car. Package diameter 40cm Price: 7eur / package

Logs for the fireplace stove
Near my home, I am arranging an overgrown mountain in order to be grazed again, as it used to be.
This means chopping hazel bushes and harvesting rotten trunks.
I make 'butare' from hazel branches, in the future I will prepare them for compost with a shredder.
I make logs from thicker branches of fallen trees.
This means chopping hazel bushes and harvesting rotten trunks.
I make 'butare' from hazel branches, in the future I will prepare them for compost with a shredder.
I make logs from thicker branches of fallen trees.

Logs for the fireplace stove - production

Logs for the fireplace stove
For next winter, I am collecting orders for 30cm long dry logs, suitable for a fireplace stove, packed in smaller packages for easy transport by car. Package diameter 40cm Price: 7eur / package

Logs for the fireplace stove
Near my home, I am arranging an overgrown mountain in order to be grazed again, as it used to be.
This means chopping hazel bushes and harvesting rotten trunks.
I make 'butare' from hazel branches, in the future I will prepare them for compost with a shredder.
I make logs from thicker branches of fallen trees.
This means chopping hazel bushes and harvesting rotten trunks.
I make 'butare' from hazel branches, in the future I will prepare them for compost with a shredder.
I make logs from thicker branches of fallen trees.

Logs for the fireplace stove - production


Renovation of kitchen utensils
If necessary, I renovate wooden kitchen utensils, such as cutting boards, kitchens, tongs ...
I sand the wood again so that all the old cuts and damage disappear and then I protect them with natural wood oil.
I sand the wood again so that all the old cuts and damage disappear and then I protect them with natural wood oil.

Renovation of kitchen utensils

Renovation of kitchen utensils

Obnova jedilnega pribora

Obnova jedilnega pribora

Obnova jedilnega pribora

Obnova jedilnega pribora

Obnova jedilnega pribora

Renovation of kitchen utensils
If necessary, I renovate wooden kitchen utensils, such as cutting boards, kitchens, tongs ...
I sand the wood again so that all the old cuts and damage disappear and then I protect them with natural wood oil.
I sand the wood again so that all the old cuts and damage disappear and then I protect them with natural wood oil.

Renovation of kitchen utensils

Renovation of kitchen utensils

Obnova jedilnega pribora

Obnova jedilnega pribora

Obnova jedilnega pribora

Obnova jedilnega pribora

Obnova jedilnega pribora

Renovation of kitchen utensils
If necessary, I renovate wooden kitchen utensils, such as cutting boards, kitchens, tongs ...
I sand the wood again so that all the old cuts and damage disappear and then I protect them with natural wood oil.
I sand the wood again so that all the old cuts and damage disappear and then I protect them with natural wood oil.

Renovation of kitchen utensils

Renovation of kitchen utensils

Obnova jedilnega pribora

Obnova jedilnega pribora

Obnova jedilnega pribora

Obnova jedilnega pribora

Obnova jedilnega pribora

Renovation of kitchen utensils
If necessary, I renovate wooden kitchen utensils, such as cutting boards, kitchens, tongs ...
I sand the wood again so that all the old cuts and damage disappear and then I protect them with natural wood oil.
I sand the wood again so that all the old cuts and damage disappear and then I protect them with natural wood oil.

Renovation of kitchen utensils

Renovation of kitchen utensils

Obnova jedilnega pribora

Obnova jedilnega pribora

Obnova jedilnega pribora

Obnova jedilnega pribora

Obnova jedilnega pribora

Zaključen projekt

Bird nesting box - cherry (completed project)
The bird cherry hatchery is the result of my thinking about how I envision the natural, organic shape of the nesting box.
I found myself imagining it as a bird’s egg shape.
I first shaped a piece of wood into an egg and then sawed it in half.
Then I hollowed out both halves, drilled a hole in one, and glued them together.
I also made a special ‘canopy’ or entrance and a ‘landing’ stick.
I found myself imagining it as a bird’s egg shape.
I first shaped a piece of wood into an egg and then sawed it in half.
Then I hollowed out both halves, drilled a hole in one, and glued them together.
I also made a special ‘canopy’ or entrance and a ‘landing’ stick.

Walnut cutting boards (completed project)
Two years ago, a neighbor gave me a walnut wood, which he cut down because it hadn’t yielded anything for many years.
The first products were cutting boards I made for New Year’s gifts.
The first products were cutting boards I made for New Year’s gifts.

Walnut cutting boards (completed project)
Walnut wood has a really nice wood structure. The dark inner part is harder and the light outer part is softer wood. The bark also retains nicely and does not fall off if the wood is dried properly.

Walnut cutting boards (completed project)
New Year's gifts and my first steps of carving.

Fruit bowl # 1 (completed project)
My first attempt at making a wooden fruit bowl.
Since I didn't have any attachments for grinding the internal curves at that time, I made a fairly shallow recess, just enough to be able to grind it with the existing grinding attachment on the angle grinder.
The dish is interesting because it overflows with three layers, dark middle wood, lighter outer wood, and bark.
I made the dish for a birthday present. You can see the making of the dish at the link below:
Since I didn't have any attachments for grinding the internal curves at that time, I made a fairly shallow recess, just enough to be able to grind it with the existing grinding attachment on the angle grinder.
The dish is interesting because it overflows with three layers, dark middle wood, lighter outer wood, and bark.
I made the dish for a birthday present. You can see the making of the dish at the link below:

Fruit bowl # 1 (completed project)

Wooden sword for twins (completed project)
For theirs sixth birthday, I made and donated wooden swords to my nephews.
They are made of soft birch wood to prevent major injuries.
They are made of soft birch wood to prevent major injuries.

Wooden sword for twins (completed project)
I wanted the swords to be more than just an ordinary toy, so I attributed the following dedication to them:
Young man, Taras / Tadej!
This wooden sword is given to you for your birthday by the guardians of the forest, who live deep in the dark forests of the Polhov Gradec.
That is why this sword has a special power.
If you have it with you in bed at night, it can protect you from nightmares. (Taras)
If you protect it carefully, it can protect you from severe falls and injuries. (Tadej)
On one side of the sword is engraved in ancient script your name, and on the other side is written your special power, which you must decipher for yourself with the help of this ancient alphabet (rune).
The sword is for you only, so keep it carefully.
Young man, Taras / Tadej!
This wooden sword is given to you for your birthday by the guardians of the forest, who live deep in the dark forests of the Polhov Gradec.
That is why this sword has a special power.
If you have it with you in bed at night, it can protect you from nightmares. (Taras)
If you protect it carefully, it can protect you from severe falls and injuries. (Tadej)
On one side of the sword is engraved in ancient script your name, and on the other side is written your special power, which you must decipher for yourself with the help of this ancient alphabet (rune).
The sword is for you only, so keep it carefully.

Wooden sword for twins (completed project)

Children's Indian tent - Teepe (completed project)
We made teepe together with Sabina as a birthday present for a two-year-old girl.
I made the wooden sticks, and Sabina sewed the coat. We were both very excited about the product.
First, I chose suitably dry and thick chestnut sticks and sanded them finely.
In the fabric store we bought suitable fabric with a children's motif and a string to connect the rods.
The most challenging was to properly measure and cut the fabric and sew it together. I also drilled holes in the rods, through which we tied the fabric to the rods so that it did not move up or down.
I made the wooden sticks, and Sabina sewed the coat. We were both very excited about the product.
First, I chose suitably dry and thick chestnut sticks and sanded them finely.
In the fabric store we bought suitable fabric with a children's motif and a string to connect the rods.
The most challenging was to properly measure and cut the fabric and sew it together. I also drilled holes in the rods, through which we tied the fabric to the rods so that it did not move up or down.

Bird feeder - birch (completed project)
All of my bird feeders and nesting boxes are characterized by being oval in shape and therefore egg-like.
The shape is natural and at the same time contains a touch of modernity.
This bird feeder has openings on both sides so that the birds have access from both sides.
I have placed it in front of the house for the third winter and I find that the birds adore it.
The shape is natural and at the same time contains a touch of modernity.
This bird feeder has openings on both sides so that the birds have access from both sides.
I have placed it in front of the house for the third winter and I find that the birds adore it.

Bird feeder - birch (completed project)


Bird nesting box - cherry (completed project)
The bird cherry hatchery is the result of my thinking about how I envision the natural, organic shape of the nesting box.
I found myself imagining it as a bird’s egg shape.
I first shaped a piece of wood into an egg and then sawed it in half.
Then I hollowed out both halves, drilled a hole in one, and glued them together.
I also made a special ‘canopy’ or entrance and a ‘landing’ stick.
I found myself imagining it as a bird’s egg shape.
I first shaped a piece of wood into an egg and then sawed it in half.
Then I hollowed out both halves, drilled a hole in one, and glued them together.
I also made a special ‘canopy’ or entrance and a ‘landing’ stick.

Walnut cutting boards (completed project)
Two years ago, a neighbor gave me a walnut wood, which he cut down because it hadn’t yielded anything for many years.
The first products were cutting boards I made for New Year’s gifts.
The first products were cutting boards I made for New Year’s gifts.

Walnut cutting boards (completed project)
Walnut wood has a really nice wood structure. The dark inner part is harder and the light outer part is softer wood. The bark also retains nicely and does not fall off if the wood is dried properly.

Walnut cutting boards (completed project)
New Year's gifts and my first steps of carving.

Fruit bowl # 1 (completed project)
My first attempt at making a wooden fruit bowl.
Since I didn't have any attachments for grinding the internal curves at that time, I made a fairly shallow recess, just enough to be able to grind it with the existing grinding attachment on the angle grinder.
The dish is interesting because it overflows with three layers, dark middle wood, lighter outer wood, and bark.
I made the dish for a birthday present. You can see the making of the dish at the link below:
Since I didn't have any attachments for grinding the internal curves at that time, I made a fairly shallow recess, just enough to be able to grind it with the existing grinding attachment on the angle grinder.
The dish is interesting because it overflows with three layers, dark middle wood, lighter outer wood, and bark.
I made the dish for a birthday present. You can see the making of the dish at the link below:

Fruit bowl # 1 (completed project)

Wooden sword for twins (completed project)
For theirs sixth birthday, I made and donated wooden swords to my nephews.
They are made of soft birch wood to prevent major injuries.
They are made of soft birch wood to prevent major injuries.

Wooden sword for twins (completed project)
I wanted the swords to be more than just an ordinary toy, so I attributed the following dedication to them:
Young man, Taras / Tadej!
This wooden sword is given to you for your birthday by the guardians of the forest, who live deep in the dark forests of the Polhov Gradec.
That is why this sword has a special power.
If you have it with you in bed at night, it can protect you from nightmares. (Taras)
If you protect it carefully, it can protect you from severe falls and injuries. (Tadej)
On one side of the sword is engraved in ancient script your name, and on the other side is written your special power, which you must decipher for yourself with the help of this ancient alphabet (rune).
The sword is for you only, so keep it carefully.
Young man, Taras / Tadej!
This wooden sword is given to you for your birthday by the guardians of the forest, who live deep in the dark forests of the Polhov Gradec.
That is why this sword has a special power.
If you have it with you in bed at night, it can protect you from nightmares. (Taras)
If you protect it carefully, it can protect you from severe falls and injuries. (Tadej)
On one side of the sword is engraved in ancient script your name, and on the other side is written your special power, which you must decipher for yourself with the help of this ancient alphabet (rune).
The sword is for you only, so keep it carefully.

Wooden sword for twins (completed project)

Children's Indian tent - Teepe (completed project)
We made teepe together with Sabina as a birthday present for a two-year-old girl.
I made the wooden sticks, and Sabina sewed the coat. We were both very excited about the product.
First, I chose suitably dry and thick chestnut sticks and sanded them finely.
In the fabric store we bought suitable fabric with a children's motif and a string to connect the rods.
The most challenging was to properly measure and cut the fabric and sew it together. I also drilled holes in the rods, through which we tied the fabric to the rods so that it did not move up or down.
I made the wooden sticks, and Sabina sewed the coat. We were both very excited about the product.
First, I chose suitably dry and thick chestnut sticks and sanded them finely.
In the fabric store we bought suitable fabric with a children's motif and a string to connect the rods.
The most challenging was to properly measure and cut the fabric and sew it together. I also drilled holes in the rods, through which we tied the fabric to the rods so that it did not move up or down.

Bird feeder - birch (completed project)
All of my bird feeders and nesting boxes are characterized by being oval in shape and therefore egg-like.
The shape is natural and at the same time contains a touch of modernity.
This bird feeder has openings on both sides so that the birds have access from both sides.
I have placed it in front of the house for the third winter and I find that the birds adore it.
The shape is natural and at the same time contains a touch of modernity.
This bird feeder has openings on both sides so that the birds have access from both sides.
I have placed it in front of the house for the third winter and I find that the birds adore it.

Bird feeder - birch (completed project)


Bird nesting box - cherry (completed project)
The bird cherry hatchery is the result of my thinking about how I envision the natural, organic shape of the nesting box.
I found myself imagining it as a bird’s egg shape.
I first shaped a piece of wood into an egg and then sawed it in half.
Then I hollowed out both halves, drilled a hole in one, and glued them together.
I also made a special ‘canopy’ or entrance and a ‘landing’ stick.
I found myself imagining it as a bird’s egg shape.
I first shaped a piece of wood into an egg and then sawed it in half.
Then I hollowed out both halves, drilled a hole in one, and glued them together.
I also made a special ‘canopy’ or entrance and a ‘landing’ stick.

Walnut cutting boards (completed project)
Two years ago, a neighbor gave me a walnut wood, which he cut down because it hadn’t yielded anything for many years.
The first products were cutting boards I made for New Year’s gifts.
The first products were cutting boards I made for New Year’s gifts.

Walnut cutting boards (completed project)
Walnut wood has a really nice wood structure. The dark inner part is harder and the light outer part is softer wood. The bark also retains nicely and does not fall off if the wood is dried properly.

Walnut cutting boards (completed project)
New Year's gifts and my first steps of carving.

Fruit bowl # 1 (completed project)
My first attempt at making a wooden fruit bowl.
Since I didn't have any attachments for grinding the internal curves at that time, I made a fairly shallow recess, just enough to be able to grind it with the existing grinding attachment on the angle grinder.
The dish is interesting because it overflows with three layers, dark middle wood, lighter outer wood, and bark.
I made the dish for a birthday present. You can see the making of the dish at the link below:
Since I didn't have any attachments for grinding the internal curves at that time, I made a fairly shallow recess, just enough to be able to grind it with the existing grinding attachment on the angle grinder.
The dish is interesting because it overflows with three layers, dark middle wood, lighter outer wood, and bark.
I made the dish for a birthday present. You can see the making of the dish at the link below:

Fruit bowl # 1 (completed project)

Wooden sword for twins (completed project)
For theirs sixth birthday, I made and donated wooden swords to my nephews.
They are made of soft birch wood to prevent major injuries.
They are made of soft birch wood to prevent major injuries.

Wooden sword for twins (completed project)
I wanted the swords to be more than just an ordinary toy, so I attributed the following dedication to them:
Young man, Taras / Tadej!
This wooden sword is given to you for your birthday by the guardians of the forest, who live deep in the dark forests of the Polhov Gradec.
That is why this sword has a special power.
If you have it with you in bed at night, it can protect you from nightmares. (Taras)
If you protect it carefully, it can protect you from severe falls and injuries. (Tadej)
On one side of the sword is engraved in ancient script your name, and on the other side is written your special power, which you must decipher for yourself with the help of this ancient alphabet (rune).
The sword is for you only, so keep it carefully.
Young man, Taras / Tadej!
This wooden sword is given to you for your birthday by the guardians of the forest, who live deep in the dark forests of the Polhov Gradec.
That is why this sword has a special power.
If you have it with you in bed at night, it can protect you from nightmares. (Taras)
If you protect it carefully, it can protect you from severe falls and injuries. (Tadej)
On one side of the sword is engraved in ancient script your name, and on the other side is written your special power, which you must decipher for yourself with the help of this ancient alphabet (rune).
The sword is for you only, so keep it carefully.

Wooden sword for twins (completed project)

Children's Indian tent - Teepe (completed project)
We made teepe together with Sabina as a birthday present for a two-year-old girl.
I made the wooden sticks, and Sabina sewed the coat. We were both very excited about the product.
First, I chose suitably dry and thick chestnut sticks and sanded them finely.
In the fabric store we bought suitable fabric with a children's motif and a string to connect the rods.
The most challenging was to properly measure and cut the fabric and sew it together. I also drilled holes in the rods, through which we tied the fabric to the rods so that it did not move up or down.
I made the wooden sticks, and Sabina sewed the coat. We were both very excited about the product.
First, I chose suitably dry and thick chestnut sticks and sanded them finely.
In the fabric store we bought suitable fabric with a children's motif and a string to connect the rods.
The most challenging was to properly measure and cut the fabric and sew it together. I also drilled holes in the rods, through which we tied the fabric to the rods so that it did not move up or down.

Bird feeder - birch (completed project)
All of my bird feeders and nesting boxes are characterized by being oval in shape and therefore egg-like.
The shape is natural and at the same time contains a touch of modernity.
This bird feeder has openings on both sides so that the birds have access from both sides.
I have placed it in front of the house for the third winter and I find that the birds adore it.
The shape is natural and at the same time contains a touch of modernity.
This bird feeder has openings on both sides so that the birds have access from both sides.
I have placed it in front of the house for the third winter and I find that the birds adore it.

Bird feeder - birch (completed project)


Videi

Making a chair from a spruce log

Making bench from larch log

Making a fruit bowl from walnut wood

Making swords for twins

Making a cutting board of organic shape

Making of bird feeder


My first attempt to make a fruit bowl

Making a tree house

Cleaning an overgrown pasture

Making a chair from a spruce log

Making bench from larch log

Making a fruit bowl from walnut wood

Making swords for twins

Making a cutting board of organic shape

Making of bird feeder


My first attempt to make a fruit bowl

Making a tree house

Cleaning an overgrown pasture

Making a chair from a spruce log

Making bench from larch log

Making a fruit bowl from walnut wood

Making swords for twins

Making a cutting board of organic shape

Making of bird feeder


My first attempt to make a fruit bowl

Making a tree house

Cleaning an overgrown pasture

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