Martyn Makes

Setting up for the first Christmas market this year

Are you getting pressure to get the Christmas tree up, even though it's the middle of November?
Why not get a little tree that you can keep in a drawer and get out without the drama and grief of getting in the loft.
These are 9" tall with no needles to drop.
Single tree (h**p or cotton rope) £9, £15 with lights or the double tree for £18.

Delicate vase.
Chunky solid oak block with 3 'test tubes' for flowers.
Can be personalised, would make a good wedding gift with the bride and grooms names and the date on.
12" long, 8"high, 4"thick.

A couple of custom dog lead hooks this week.
Orders taken for these or any of my other items to be personalised before Christmas.

Just some of the items that will be on my stall at the Sawbridgeworth Christmas light switch on event on Saturday 25th November

New lamp this weekend, the first of 4.
The log is approximately 15"x12"(380mmx300mm) and approx 3" (80mm) thick.
Fitted with a 2w Led decorative lamp, 2m cable with an in line switch

Christmas helpers have arrived, so it all go for the build up to the Christmas lights event on 25th November.
See us there and order you custom handmade wooden gifts.

I will be at the Ware Dickensian evening on Friday 1st December from 6pm with a selection of items.

My stall from fun on the field last weekend

Hanging hoop/Swinging shots drinking game. Great fun for all ages, sweet/ chocolate variation for non drinkers.
Free delivery to local area or collect from Sawbridgeworth. £25 cash or card payment accepted. Several available.

Personalised Christmas tree decoration. These ones are 50mm (2"), but I can do bigger or smaller.
Any name, any font.
You don't have to be a Simpson. 😁

Christmas tree 1

A lot has happened since my last post, lots of learning, lots of thinking, lots of trying and testing, huge amounts of sawdust and firewood, new directions and plans.
I will be posting some of the results of this in the next few days, but please be aware that they will contain the 'C' word

ACME 1 Ton weights also available, as recommended by Wile E. Coyote

With it being so hot right now, it's an ideal time to get a large dice doorstop to keep the ventilation going through your home.
6" square, rubber feet, available in various colours. Larger or smaller can be made to suit. ask for more details.

After much faffing about and vast quantities of sawdust and firewood created, I have finally produced a finished piece that is worthy of telling you about.
Paws are pocket cut and the lettering is v carved. Size is approx 11"x8".
The words are from the customer, but I can use them if you are inspired by them.
I can personalise to include your pets name, other prints and images can be incorperated.

A lady came to me with a picture of what she wanted, and from that, this was created.
100% custom, made to her specification and requirements.
If you have something you would like made, get in touch.

With Spring just around the corner, Herb planters and all things garden will be on our minds soon.
Please get in touch with your requirements and I'll see what I can do.

Found some pictures of the support hub shop in Harlow and the new laser quest site for the Changing Lives charity.
BIg jobs that have lead to some big changes for a lot of people who need support.

As this is a new page, I have been through so pictures of projects I have done in the past, just to show the kind of things I can do.
Some of these are from a while ago as I've been doing this kind of thing for 15 years or more now, so there are a lot more projects completed that I don't have pictures for.
I'm planning a shed remodel to allow me to get a CNC router and diversify into custom signs, furnature manufacture and maybe laser engraving.

if there is something yuo want, but can't find, or something doing that you have wanted to do for ages, but don't have the time, equipment or knowledge to have a go yourself, please get in touch, I may be able to help.

Welcome to Martyn Makes, somewhere to see and request custom wooden items for your home and garden.