Richard
@rickysixx.bsky.social
Ex conservation ecologist and general misanthrope. Occasionally a green woodworker.
Finishing off some spoons - mulberry and salted silver birch #spooncarving #woodenspoon #spooncarver #greenwoodcarving
November 13, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Finishing off some spoons - mulberry and salted silver birch #spooncarving #woodenspoon #spooncarver #greenwoodcarving
It's that time of year where I remember I look like this gentleman.
October 10, 2025 at 9:19 PM
It's that time of year where I remember I look like this gentleman.
Been trying to learn bark weaving as an alternative craft while I'm in the house. As someone who's been doing green woodworking and metal working for 15 years, I'm being utterly humbled by this craft. I'll continue to learn but it's so difficult!
October 4, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Been trying to learn bark weaving as an alternative craft while I'm in the house. As someone who's been doing green woodworking and metal working for 15 years, I'm being utterly humbled by this craft. I'll continue to learn but it's so difficult!
Some recent makings.
September 15, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Some recent makings.
Picked up this tenon cutter for £19 - it's old and needed work on the cutting edge but it works!
August 5, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Picked up this tenon cutter for £19 - it's old and needed work on the cutting edge but it works!
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“I'd hate to die twice. It's so boring.”
May 30, 2025 at 6:15 PM
“I'd hate to die twice. It's so boring.”
Did a 5k hike this morning - saw an abandoned water treatment works, woodland and wet meadows. Didn't see a soul and was very peaceful. Will definitely be doing it again!
May 28, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Did a 5k hike this morning - saw an abandoned water treatment works, woodland and wet meadows. Didn't see a soul and was very peaceful. Will definitely be doing it again!
Went to the bodgers ball (just for the day). It's been a while since I did any turning - I ended up joining the log to leg race with Lee and Mike (we came third). It was nice dropping in seeing old friends.
May 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Went to the bodgers ball (just for the day). It's been a while since I did any turning - I ended up joining the log to leg race with Lee and Mike (we came third). It was nice dropping in seeing old friends.
Old forged ring - I only made one for someone (wish I'd made myself one).
May 5, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Old forged ring - I only made one for someone (wish I'd made myself one).
The Legend of St Kenelm
May 4, 2025 at 8:03 PM
The Legend of St Kenelm
Red-headed cardinal beetle
April 30, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Red-headed cardinal beetle
Last of the elm. Been sat in a cupboard for 3 years.
April 22, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Last of the elm. Been sat in a cupboard for 3 years.
Carved a ghost out of walnut. It's hard to see the detail in the grain but it's great to feel and hold. I'll certainly do more of these when I get different woods.
April 17, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Carved a ghost out of walnut. It's hard to see the detail in the grain but it's great to feel and hold. I'll certainly do more of these when I get different woods.
Caught up with my mentor today and did a bit of turning.
April 16, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Caught up with my mentor today and did a bit of turning.
Made a walnut rack for the treen I've made. Just need a place to hang it.
April 13, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Made a walnut rack for the treen I've made. Just need a place to hang it.
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Cleaned up my carving tools.
March 2, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Cleaned up my carving tools.
Spent a bit of time playing guitar yesterday - it's better when I'm in the mood rather than forcing practice.
March 1, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Spent a bit of time playing guitar yesterday - it's better when I'm in the mood rather than forcing practice.