Chris Williams
@masterwoodchip.bsky.social
Sculptor and woodworker posting my work in progress and my adventures out in the woodlands.
Member of Royal Society of Sculptors
YouTube @masterwoodchip
Member of Royal Society of Sculptors
YouTube @masterwoodchip
'Carbon' sculpture made from weathered and charred Japanese larch finished with pine tar and linseed oil.
#art #sculpture
@royalsculptors.bsky.social
#art #sculpture
@royalsculptors.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 1:46 PM
'Carbon' sculpture made from weathered and charred Japanese larch finished with pine tar and linseed oil.
#art #sculpture
@royalsculptors.bsky.social
#art #sculpture
@royalsculptors.bsky.social
Here is the progress on my latest commission. This cross is for the church in Llantrisant in oak salvaged from the church's bell tower which is undergoing refurbishment.
The rays will be gilt with 24K gold and Oak will be fitted in between them.
The rays will be gilt with 24K gold and Oak will be fitted in between them.
September 29, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Here is the progress on my latest commission. This cross is for the church in Llantrisant in oak salvaged from the church's bell tower which is undergoing refurbishment.
The rays will be gilt with 24K gold and Oak will be fitted in between them.
The rays will be gilt with 24K gold and Oak will be fitted in between them.
Here is the chestnut being delivered by a local farmer
August 14, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Here is the chestnut being delivered by a local farmer
Excited to be working on a new commission for the Church in Llantrisant, Wales.
A new cross will be made from the reclaimed oak in the bell tower.
More details to come and on my YouTube channel.
A new cross will be made from the reclaimed oak in the bell tower.
More details to come and on my YouTube channel.
July 29, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Excited to be working on a new commission for the Church in Llantrisant, Wales.
A new cross will be made from the reclaimed oak in the bell tower.
More details to come and on my YouTube channel.
A new cross will be made from the reclaimed oak in the bell tower.
More details to come and on my YouTube channel.
Restoring an old Stanley 5¹/2 plane
July 24, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Restoring an old Stanley 5¹/2 plane
July 9, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Found this piece of willow that looked like it should be supporting something!
Bark has been removed and the bird box is made from larch offcuts.
Bark has been removed and the bird box is made from larch offcuts.
June 24, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Found this piece of willow that looked like it should be supporting something!
Bark has been removed and the bird box is made from larch offcuts.
Bark has been removed and the bird box is made from larch offcuts.
Today's lunch in a very wet forest!
June 12, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Today's lunch in a very wet forest!
Catching the train to Treherbert with a backpack of tools so taking the folder
June 12, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Catching the train to Treherbert with a backpack of tools so taking the folder
Lunch in the woods
June 9, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Lunch in the woods
Made something to chop on
Out of larch and willow
Out of larch and willow
June 9, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Made something to chop on
Out of larch and willow
Out of larch and willow
Spending time in the woods.
June 6, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Spending time in the woods.
I have been making wood shakes in the woodland today.
June 4, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I have been making wood shakes in the woodland today.
The weather was stunning for setting up here at the woodland for my art residency, Welcome to Our Woods, Treherbert. Will get some videos up on my YouTube channel.
#woods #woodland #art #sculpture
#woods #woodland #art #sculpture
June 2, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The weather was stunning for setting up here at the woodland for my art residency, Welcome to Our Woods, Treherbert. Will get some videos up on my YouTube channel.
#woods #woodland #art #sculpture
#woods #woodland #art #sculpture
May 19, 2025 at 7:26 AM
May 7, 2025 at 3:26 PM
The first tool has arrived for my woodland residency. This one is a British made froe.
#sculpture #art #wood #woodland #woodwork #woodworking
#sculpture #art #wood #woodland #woodwork #woodworking
April 10, 2025 at 9:11 PM
The first tool has arrived for my woodland residency. This one is a British made froe.
#sculpture #art #wood #woodland #woodwork #woodworking
#sculpture #art #wood #woodland #woodwork #woodworking
The first tool for my woodland residency in June! This froe is from Workshop Heaven who have 10% off atm.
Info about the residency here:
youtu.be/K5uRL4gn21U?...
#woodwork #woodworking #wood #art #sculpture
Info about the residency here:
youtu.be/K5uRL4gn21U?...
#woodwork #woodworking #wood #art #sculpture
April 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM
The first tool for my woodland residency in June! This froe is from Workshop Heaven who have 10% off atm.
Info about the residency here:
youtu.be/K5uRL4gn21U?...
#woodwork #woodworking #wood #art #sculpture
Info about the residency here:
youtu.be/K5uRL4gn21U?...
#woodwork #woodworking #wood #art #sculpture
March 25, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Sharpened axe, splitting maul and crosscut saw now have a place in the workshop
@heritagecrafts.bsky.social
@heritagecrafts.bsky.social
March 21, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Sharpened axe, splitting maul and crosscut saw now have a place in the workshop
@heritagecrafts.bsky.social
@heritagecrafts.bsky.social
New sculpture on show at the @workersgallery.bsky.social open Saturdays
March 18, 2025 at 10:06 AM
New sculpture on show at the @workersgallery.bsky.social open Saturdays
It's great on the steep hills.
March 7, 2025 at 6:32 PM
It's great on the steep hills.