Handmade Crafts By Barry

20/09/2026

More in. Testing a new batch of wooden keyrings. I made a small batch of them.

I love the way they engrave. What do you think?

20/09/2026

Evening all sorry its been a while. Lots of full time work and not enough time to trial some of the new items.

Here we have a wood topped cork bottle topper. These fit in bigger bottles like spirit bottles. I also have a slightly smaller topper that fit wine bottles nicely.

Both of the toppers can be engraved on the top or round the edge of the wood i will experiment personalising around the edge of the wooden topper, when I get time to come up with something thoughtful and meaningful.

These could be designd for a gift for someone that has everything. They could be designd for special occasions to help make the day/event special.

29/08/2026

A little information about some of the work that i feel important with my wooden designs.

With the items I make I fit keyhole hangers to them as they are more than man enough for keeping my projects where they need to be.

I dont supply any fixings to hang it on the wall. I leave that up to you or your handy man to to supply and fit the correct fixings for the material your fixing it to.

With the treatment of any of my woods the oils and waxes I use are to bring out the grain and the look of the wood it in no way protects the item from the elements if you leave it outdoors.

I dont provide a waterproof treatment at this time. If you would like to apply a wood protector please ask for the item to be left untreated.

29/08/2026

Evening all its been a while, sorry but all this lovely sun and lots of work at my full time job doesn't give me a.lot of time to have fun.

This week I made an effort and thought I would have a go with some wonderful English oak. This hard wood took some time to prepare, I sanded it down to 240 grit and treated with a special oil.

I have a bit more to do with these projects before I show them off. I just wanted to give you a sneak peek at the finishes of the wood.

The engraving also came out very nicely before being treated with oil to give a nice warm sheen.

The second picture is of the second piece of oak im working on. Due to the weather I have only managed to get the sanding done so far.

28/08/2026

What Halloween and Autumnal items will you be looking for?
Send us a message and see if we can help, party props, Halloween party bags for you to fill.

23/08/2026

Having a bit of fun personalising keyrings for people at Marston Steam & Vintage Show today.

Come and see if we can help you

We are in the craft tent

22/08/2026

All set up at Marston Steam & Vintage Show come and find us in the Craft tent.
Already seen Little Pink Fordson 😁
Keyrings and cork coasters available or made whilst you wait.

22/08/2026

Its an early start to the morning we have arrived ready to set up for the weekend

06/08/2026

We are very excited about this one, we have been as visitors but this year you can find us in the new Craft tent.
Come along and say hello

Another bumper year for us at Marston Steam & Vintage Show all happening on 22nd & 23rd August 2026 | LE16 9TU

We have a record amount of exhibitors booked in already with the addition of new attractions such as the Craft Tent, Ye Olde Forge Tea Rooms, Wicksteed Park Model Boat Club will have a pop up lake with model boats and 'have a go' sessions. Party Workshop will be providing free circus skills kindly sponsored by CJ Sweepers Leices Ltd.

Remember! Children under 16 go free with accompanied guardian.

We have fixed the gate price again for this years show!
Advanced tickets are on sale now until Sunday 16th August 2026
£8.00 per adult
£2.00 per programme

Fancy Joining us for the weekend?
£85.00 includes all weekend and evening access Friday 21st 12 Noon - Monday 24th 12 Noon.

Further exhibit announcements to follow...
Hope to see you there!

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