TheChewedStick
Dexter, Maine |
Announcement
I make a lot of root wood bowls for this shop. Ever wonder what's involved in obtaining root wood? Here's a fun video I made about harvesting the roots of an ash tree: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gcjwm4SdCo
Free shipping on all U.S. orders! Regardless of the size of your order or the size of the item, the price of the item is all you pay.
Announcement
I make a lot of root wood bowls for this shop. Ever wonder what's involved in obtaining root wood? Here's a fun video I made about harvesting the roots of an ash tree: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gcjwm4SdCo
Free shipping on all U.S. orders! Regardless of the size of your order or the size of the item, the price of the item is all you pay.
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Mike on Nov 13, 2020
5 out of 5 starsMy second order from The Chewed Stick, love these pieces. Arrived quickly and looks great, just what I was looking for!
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Sharon on Nov 12, 2020
5 out of 5 starsUnique and interesting pen..my first pen that a beaver helped to craft!
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Sharon on Nov 12, 2020
5 out of 5 starsAnother amazing work of art from this artist which I am lucky enough to be able to admire and enjoy every day! The bowl was carefully packed and arrived safely when promised.
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Sharon on Nov 12, 2020
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful bowl! This artist crafts such lovely items with character from roots and the finishes on the bowls he crafts are exquisite. He brings the beauty of the piece to life!
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Angela on Sep 15, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThis is the best bowl I have ever seen. Beautiful and great quality.
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patthornton on Feb 6, 2020
5 out of 5 starsExquisite work of art masquerading as a sturdy and functional napkin holder. I will definitely be shopping The Chewed Stick for more items. Prompt shipping, careful packaging. Fantastic!
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lwoodfork on Dec 16, 2019
5 out of 5 starsThis is a beautiful and very well made cheese board. It's exactly as described and shown in the photos. It will be perfect for my holiday party. Very carefully packaged and shipped quickly.
About TheChewedStick
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Making a pair of "beaver stump bowls," #1. Here's the section of the tree the beavers chewed through.
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Beaver stump bowls, #2. Cutting the two bowl-shaped portions free.
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Beaver stump bowls, #3. Grinding out the interior of the bowls. This is followed by power and hand sanding.
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Beaver stump bowls, #4. Multiple coats of a food-safe finish gives the bowls a lustrous shine.
About "The Chewed Stick"
I've been working in various crafts and art fields for most of my life. Lately I've found my greatest joy is in creating objects in wood that emphasize the beauty of wood in its natural forms. And to my eye, some of the most beautiful and charming forms of wood to be found in nature are those that have been "worked on" by beavers. The stumps of trees felled by beavers, logs and branches with beaver chew-marks or with their bark gnawed off by beavers, and sticks with the characteristic cut ends left by beavers.
I'm lucky enough to live in an area with a good population of beavers, and so I started using their "artifacts" in various woodworking projects.
Not everything I sell is made from beaver-modified wood. But it's always my goal to put the focus on the natural origins and natural beauty of whatever wood I'm working with. When I'm working I place huge importance on the quality of my craftsmanship, but in the end I want nature to be the real star of the show. I feel like my job as a craftsman is to reveal some of the hidden beauties of nature.
On request, I can provide a "note of authenticity" that explains the origin, making and materials of any of the items I sell. This will be particularly useful if you're giving one of my products as a gift. To request this, just use the "Add a note to TheChewedStick" box after adding the item to your shopping cart.
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Returns & exchanges
I gladly accept returns, exchanges, and cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for: