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Sunday, February 7, 2016

Olive Wood Spheres / Balls

Wooden balls, handmade from the holy olive tree, a beautiful tree that everything that comes from it can be used for something good!

This is from making balls, a little smaller than 5cm (approx 2in) in diameter.

Olive wood balls make great decor pieces that will draw attention and be the center of discussions! They can also be used in meditation and massage! There something really unique in olive wood spheres. Not only they are so beautiful, but it also feel like holding a piece of time. Holding one and looking at its grain patterns, relaxes you and empties your mind, without even trying. Some later day, I will post photographs of finished balls.

I am often asked how I cut the last piece in a way that you cannot tell where it was. Well, that is a mystery!

Do not hesitate to contact me at antasprakis@yahoo.gr if you are interested in olive wood spheres of any size! Just write something appropriate in the "subject box" of the e-mail, so it will not end up in the spam folder.

Handmade Olive Wood Balls / Spheres

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Full Guard Wooden Rondel Daggers.

Rondel daggers had a wide guard. Why should we train with those that come narrow guard, leaving the hand unprotected and leading to a different fighting style?

These handmade rondel daggers have a full guard of approx. 7.5cm diameter (that is almost 3 in).

Tested and used by HEMA and ARMA instructors and members around the world! Excellent feedback!!!

Wooden Rondel Dagger with Full Gaurd

Wooden Rondel Dagger with Full Gaurd

Wooden Rondel Dagger with Full Gaurd

Wooden Rondel Dagger with Full Gaurd




Should you need one, contact me or buy form here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/223938548/wooden-rondel-dagger-with-wide-guard

If you are in the USA, you may also want to check this page:
http://www.socalswordfight.com/antonis-wood-creations/



Friday, June 6, 2014

Olive Wood Bowl, Children of the Forest

An olive wood bowl, with a name inspired from the well known HBO series, Game of Thrones. I call this one, Children of the Forest. I believe that, should the Children of the Forest existed, they would eat from such bowls.

It can be used as a decorative item, but you could also serve dry food in it!

Hand Made Olive Wood Bowl

Hand Made Olive Wood Bowl

Hand Made Olive Wood Bowl

Hand Made Olive Wood Bowl

Hand Made Olive Wood Bowl

Hand Made Olive Wood Bowl


See it here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/187423128/children-of-the-forest-olive-wood-bowl

and here:
https://www.facebook.com/antoniswoodcreations

Friday, May 30, 2014

Custom Made Wooden Yari

Two custom made wooden Yari, for training in the martial art of sojutsu!



Custom made, wooden Yari, for sojutsu training.

Custom made, wooden Yari, for sojutsu training.

Custom made, wooden Yari, for sojutsu training.

Custom made, wooden Yari, for sojutsu training.


You can also see them, here:
https://www.facebook.com/antoniswoodcreations

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Wooden Viking Shield

The Wooden Viking Shield is finished. All parts are attached with stainless steel screws, so they can be replaced if they get damaged in any way.

Diameter: 80 cm

Wooden Viking Shield
Wooden Viking Shield

Wooden Viking Shield


Wooden Viking Shield

You can also see it here:
https://www.facebook.com/antoniswoodcreations

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Wooden Domed Shield Blank

A wooden domed shield blank, 50 cm diameter. This shield will be completed by its holder and serve in martial arts training and historical reenactment.

Wooden domed shield blank for martial arts training and historical reenactment.

Wooden domed shield blank for martial arts training and historical reenactment.

Thursday, April 24, 2014

Wooden boss for a Viking Shield

I am working on a Viking Shield. This will be its wooden boss!

Boss for a Viking Shield

Boss for a Viking Shield

Boss for a Viking Shield

You can also see it here, and stay updated on the project:
https://www.facebook.com/antoniswoodcreations