{"title":"Woodcraft","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHand-carved and hand-turned pieces made in the Boyne Valley, Ireland by Joe, who designs each one himself. Carved scenes and figures alongside turned goblets, figurines and egg cups -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eyew and lime most often\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor the carving, with cherry, spalted beech, rosewood\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand other hardwoods as the piece asks for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTimber is chosen piece by piece for its grain and colour, so each finished piece is shaped as much by the wood as by the design.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"woodland-face-hand-carved-wood-sculpture","title":"Woodland Face | Original Hand-Carved Lime Wood Sculpture","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDescription\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoodland Face is an original wood sculpture, designed and hand carved by Joe in the Boyne Valley, Ireland. Starting with a solid piece of lime timber, Joe has carved the face directly into the wood by hand, gradually developing the features, expression, hair and beard while retaining the natural live edge of the timber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe depth and character of the face have been built through extensive individual carving and detailing rather than produced from a pattern or replicated design. Tool marks, changes in texture and the natural grain of the lime remain visible throughout the finished piece, showing the hand of the maker and the process involved in creating it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original bark has been deliberately retained to form a dark live-edge surround, contrasting with the newly carved lime beneath and allowing the natural form of the timber to become part of the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Joe's own design and a one-of-a-kind piece. It cannot be reproduced exactly, both because it is carved individually by hand and because the grain, shape and live edge of each piece of timber are unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal design, individually hand carved by Joe in the Boyne Valley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarved by hand from solid lime timber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural live edge retained as an integral part of the sculpture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-of-a-kind piece with extensive hand-carved facial and textural detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlease note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an original hand-carved artwork. Natural variations in the lime timber, including grain, live edge, knots, markings and colour, are part of the individual character of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Crafty Pebblers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53383311524176,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/7652\/0272\/files\/woodland-face-hand-carved-wood-sculpture-ireland.jpg?v=1786292713"},{"product_id":"the-woodsman-hand-carved-lime-wood-sculpture","title":"The Woodsman | Original Hand-Carved Lime Wood Sculpture","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDescription\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Woodsman is an original wood sculpture, designed and hand carved by Joe in the Boyne Valley, Ireland. Carved from a solid piece of lime timber, the figure has been shaped entirely by hand, gradually developing the face, cap, beard and feather detailing directly from the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deeply carved features give The Woodsman a strong, individual expression. Layered sections of the beard, defined facial lines and the carved cap create depth across the sculpture, while the feather details on either side add further texture and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than being produced from a pattern or replicated design, the sculpture has developed through the carving process itself. Individual tool marks and changes in texture remain visible throughout, alongside the natural grain and markings of the lime timber, showing both the hand of the maker and the material from which it was created.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Woodsman is Joe's own original design and a one-of-a-kind piece. It cannot be reproduced exactly. The expression, individual carving marks and natural characteristics of the timber belong to this particular sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a one-of-a-kind handcrafted artwork intended for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal design, individually hand carved by Joe in the Boyne Valley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarved entirely by hand from solid lime timber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeeply carved facial features, beard, cap and feather detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-of-a-kind sculptural piece shaped individually from a single piece of timber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlease note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an original hand-carved artwork. 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Starting with a solid piece of lime timber, Joe has carved the face directly into the wood by hand, developing its rounded features, expressive eyes, full beard and heavily textured hair through individual cuts and careful shaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe character of this piece comes particularly from the contrast between the smooth, deeply modelled facial features and the extensive carved texture surrounding them. The prominent cheeks, brows and softly smiling expression project forward from the timber, while repeated hand-carved cuts create the flowing hair and beard and give the sculpture considerable depth when viewed from different angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than being produced from a pattern or replicated design, the sculpture has developed through the carving process itself. Individual tool marks, changes in texture and the natural grain and markings of the lime remain visible throughout the finished piece, showing both the hand of the maker and the material from which it was created.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe Woodlander is Joe's own original design and a one-of-a-kind piece. It cannot be reproduced exactly. The expression, individual carving marks and natural characteristics of the timber belong to this particular sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece can stand independently for shelf or surface display and also has a wire fitted to the reverse for wall hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a one-of-a-kind handcrafted artwork intended for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal design, individually hand carved by Joe in the Boyne Valley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarved entirely by hand from solid lime timber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeeply modelled facial features with extensive hand-carved hair and beard texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreestanding or wall-hanging display with wire fitted to the reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlease note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an original hand-carved artwork. 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