I started making these as hair pins, but have learned that they are useful tool in sewing and ebroidery as well. They can double as a wooden awl (for enlarging holes), a stiletto (for holding fabric in place and pushing close to sewing machine feet), or a seam turner (for pushing out corners and pressing seams).

I finish these with a thin protective coat of polyurethane, followed by a beeswax and mineral oil rub, which leaves them feeling silky smooth.

Are you a crafter with specific needs? I love making one-of-a-kind craft tools for other makers! Message me with your custom request.

Flotsam is a one-person operation. I cut each small batch of kitchenware individually from carefully selected scrap wood, which I collect locally. Because I make everything by hand in small batches, each item will be unique and slightly different, and there will be some natural variation of hue and grain patterns in the wood.

I take pride in producing beautiful, well crafted items from salvaged wood. Much of my wood comes from other woodworking shops – scraps from large projects that would otherwise be discarded. I also use construction and demolition scraps, broken furniture and anything else made of good, solid hardwood that needs a second chance at life. After I source the wood, I must deconstruct it and/or bring each piece down to a manageable size, then I cut and shape each piece individually. The production process is a dance between the planer, table saw, bandsaw and an array of different sanding tools. For more info, visit my website!

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I now offer three sizes:
9″ long: Ideal for small hands and delicate work
11″ long: A better choice for medium-to-large pans
13″ long: Great for grilling and extra-large sauce pans
For each of these sizes, the blade is 2.5″ wide
Message me if you would like a specific length!

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Roughly, these are the dimensions of the longer boxes pictured:
16″ long
3 ¾” wide
The inside of each row is about 1″ wide, 1″ deep, and 13″ long

If you would like something with similar wood hues, choose the “Cedar & Oak” variation. Or, choose a mystery combination and I’ll use whatever I have lying around, plus I’ll tell you the story of where I got the wood.

I will finish the box with protective polyurethane.

Feel free to message me if you’d like to tweak the design a bit. I’m interested in figuring out what it is that people will find most useful. Also, let me know if you have other beading or crafting needs, I love making things for people who make things!

If you haven’t seen Grace’s video, it’s about making money as an artist. And beading! Watch the video here.

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The wooden part of the vase is 3″ tall by 1.5″ square
The inside diameter of the hole is 1/2″
The tubes are just under 1/2″ in diameter and 3″ long
The tube pokes up above the wooden part of the vase about 1/4″

Each bud vase is treated with water-resistant polyurethane, sanded down to a smooth finish.

The dried flowers in the pictures are not included. If you are interested in them, and live near the Hudson Valley, please visit www.flowersbyfaye.com.

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Length: 10 1/4″
Five small hole sizes for most herbs: 1/16″ through 5/16″
One large hole for kale and larger herbs: 1/2″

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I offer two sizes:
9″ long: Ideal for small hands and delicate work
11″ long: A better choice for people who cook in large sauce pans

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Size options:
8″ long: meant for small hands and tight spaces!
10″ long: great for a range of cooking and baking
13″ long: for larger saucepans and pots

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I’ve recently started making two sizes:
6″ wide x 4″ tall (original)
5″ wide by 3.5″ tall (for small hands and bowls)

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I offer three sizes:
12″ long: can almost double as large chopsticks for eating
14″ long: great for general purpose cooking
16″ long: for large woks and high heat cooking
Message me if you would like a specific length!
Regular chopsticks for eating can be found at flotsammade.etsy.com

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