Osmo Maker Feature: Jeff Stultz Woodwork, USA

Jeff Stultz of Stultz Woodwork is a Santa Cruz–based furniture maker specializing in custom furniture and cabinetry. Practicing since 2012, his work is guided by a deep respect for material, space, and proportion, with a focus on creating pieces that age gracefully and feel at home in their surroundings. In this Maker Feature, Jeff shares his approach to finishing, the value of consistency in craft, and what continues to shape his work today.

Osmo Maker Feature: Jeff Stultz Woodwork, USA2026-01-31T00:48:20+00:00

Sculptural Woodwork with Ash Pales – Osmo Maker Feature

Meet Ash Pales, Sculptural Woodworker, London, UK Ash Pales is a woodworker creating sculptures and functional works in wood, including products, freestanding furniture, and architectural millwork. Practicing under her own name since 2020, her work is informed by a background in architecture and a hands-on approach to material experimentation. Based primarily in the UK, [...]

Sculptural Woodwork with Ash Pales – Osmo Maker Feature2026-01-30T17:12:40+00:00

Alex Stap, Galt Wood Company – Osmo Maker Feature

Meet the Maker: Alex Stap of Galt Wood Company, Cambridge, Ontario This month, we’re highlighting Alex Stap, the Ontario-based woodworker behind Galt Wood Company. Alex specializes in custom solid-wood furniture and millwork, known for clean design, precision, and a deep respect for the natural character of wood. With nearly a decade of experience, Alex [...]

Alex Stap, Galt Wood Company – Osmo Maker Feature2026-01-30T16:51:15+00:00

Meet Brooklyn Furniture maker, Simon Barrie of Colwell Studios – Osmo Maker Feature

Osmo Artisan Spotlight – Simon Barrie of Colwell Studios In the heart of Brooklyn, New York, furniture maker Simon Barrie is quietly preserving the art of traditional craftsmanship through his studio, Colwell Studios. Specializing in hand-crafted hardwood furniture built with classic joinery techniques, Simon creates pieces that embody warmth, permanence, and purpose in a [...]

Meet Brooklyn Furniture maker, Simon Barrie of Colwell Studios – Osmo Maker Feature2026-01-30T16:50:45+00:00

Wood Turned Bowls with Rut Fjågesund – Osmo Maker Feature

Osmo Maker Feature: Rut Fjågesund, Telemark, Norway Rut Fjågesund transforms local wood into functional works of art. Specializing in hand-turned bowls with carved textures and clean, Nordic-inspired shapes, Rut brings a deep respect for material and tradition to every piece she creates. What started as a semester project during her arts and crafts studies [...]

Wood Turned Bowls with Rut Fjågesund – Osmo Maker Feature2026-01-30T16:50:03+00:00

Sanding Outdoor Wood Before Staining: The most important step in Wood Finishing

The Secret to Better-Looking, Longer-Lasting Outdoor Woodwork: Sanding Wood Before Staining When it comes to exterior wood projects—whether it's a deck, fence, or outdoor furniture—the difference between good and great often comes down to one simple, often overlooked step: sanding. You might think a premium piece of cedar decking from the hardware store is [...]

Sanding Outdoor Wood Before Staining: The most important step in Wood Finishing2025-09-16T22:18:27+00:00

Camber Woodworking – Osmo Maker Feature

Osmo Maker Feature: Kyle Stahler, Camber Woodworking At Camber Woodworking, furniture isn’t just built—it’s sculpted. Founded by a solo craftsman with a background in machining and mechanical engineering, Camber Woodworking blurs the line between functional furniture and sculptural art. Each piece is designed with intention, inspired by the organic curves of trees, the rolling [...]

Camber Woodworking – Osmo Maker Feature2026-01-30T16:49:40+00:00

Wood Finish Safety Standards for Children’s Toys

Wood Finishing Safety Standards for Kids Toys Remember in the 70s and 80s when lead paint was still being used in children’s toys? Back then, few people questioned what was in the products we brought into our homes — until studies started showing just how dangerous those materials could be. There’s a reason governments [...]

Wood Finish Safety Standards for Children’s Toys2025-08-19T16:47:15+00:00

Kate Duncan Design, Toronto Furniture Designer – Osmo Maker Feature

Meet Kate Duncan: Bold Design, Master Craftsmanship With a deep respect for craft and a fearless eye for design, Toronto-based furniture designer Kate Duncan has been shaping wood into bold, sculptural pieces for over three decades. What began at age 12 as a personal passion has evolved into a career defined by precision, experimentation, [...]

Kate Duncan Design, Toronto Furniture Designer – Osmo Maker Feature2025-08-28T17:47:19+00:00

Craftsmanship meets Creativity at Hutch Custom – Osmo Maker Feature

Meet Warren Turnbull of Hutch Custom At Hutch Custom, craftsmanship meets creativity in every piece. Based in the southern suburbs of Cape Town, South Africa, Hutch Custom specializes in fine furniture that seamlessly blends traditional woodworking techniques with a modern aesthetic. We caught up with Warren Turnbull, of Hutch Custom to [...]

Craftsmanship meets Creativity at Hutch Custom – Osmo Maker Feature2025-07-28T16:56:48+00:00
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