Client Story

Wooden Photo Booths

Australian Photo Booths for Hire

Have photo booth, will travel: A talented Canberra woodworker and a successful Brisbane business owner form an enduring  partnership to produce breathtaking wooden photo booths for hire.  Steph goes behind-the-scenes with Dunstone Design and The Photo Booth Guys to paint a picture of the collaboration. Continue Reading…

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Makers’ Marks

Nothing quite says ‘finished product’ like the ultimate stamp of approval: that by a maker himself/herself. Catriona Montalvo spoke to some Handkrafted makers to learn the motivation and meanings behind their own makers’ marks.
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Meet the Maker

Tim Noone

Sydneysider Tim Noone has been inhaling the sweet smell of sawdust since his youth, so it was only natural to transform a lifelong passion for woodwork into a prolific living. Steph Schaffer caught up with the craftsman to uncover his story. Continue Reading…

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Kathy’s Gentleman’s Wardrobe

Kathy's Gentleman's Wardrobe

Fed up with a lack of storage for her husband’s motorbike jackets and strewn about shoes, Kathy Madell put her trust in the hands of meticulous maker Zev Bianchi to customise a modern version of an old school gentleman’s wardrobe.  Steph Schaffer had a chat with the pair to unpack the story behind this truly unique undertaking.

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Woodworking Courses in Australia

Woodworking Classes

At Handkrafted, we have a comprehensive community of independent Australian woodworkers and it is our aim to not only promote these fantastic craftspeople but also to help preserve and promote the time-honoured and traditional techniques of woodworking and furniture making. 

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What is Sustainable Timber?

We are becoming more and more aware of our impact on the environment and the need for sustainability in all aspects of our lives. But what does sustainability mean and why is it so essential when it comes to timber?   Continue Reading…

Meet the Maker

A Maker’s Best Friend

We’ve rounded up a plethora of furniture makers who have discovered their own final ingredient for a happy and productive workshop; a furry best friend! For these guys every day is Bring Your Pet To Work Day. Take a look at this loveable bunch, from the meek to the mischievous, and all of them absolutely adorable. Continue Reading…

Client Story

Jules’ Breakfast Bar & Bench

With her partner’s birthday looming, Jules Stenton set out to find a gift with a personal touch. Cue Handkrafted and an epic journey with Second Origin’s Anthony Byrne, to create a bespoke item for their Northern Beaches home. Second Origin is a Sydney based furniture company with a desire to create simple, elegant designs from recycled timber stock. James spoke with Jules and Anthony to illustrate the process of having an item tailor-made through Handkrafted. Continue Reading…