30 Woodworkers Who Carved Their Way Into Our Hearts With Their Masterpieces (New Pics)

If you ask someone about their passions, most people might say they’re into something like photography or traveling. Butwoodworking? That’s a unique skill you might not normally expect. It’s a craft that demands a lot of time, dedication, and precision. And those who are involved are truly devoted to it.There are many thriving communities online where talented woodworkers share their projects: anything from functional furniture to quirky decorations. Their work is so beautiful thatwe often feature itonBored Panda. Today, we’ve gathered a new round of inspiring creations. Check them out below, and don’t miss our chat with craftsman Liam O’Connor.This post may includeaffiliate links.

There are many thriving communities online where talented woodworkers share their projects: anything from functional furniture to quirky decorations. Their work is so beautiful thatwe often feature itonBored Panda. Today, we’ve gathered a new round of inspiring creations. Check them out below, and don’t miss our chat with craftsman Liam O’Connor.

This post may includeaffiliate links.

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Knowing this, it’s fascinating to learn about what attracts people to this meticulous craft. That’s whyBored Pandagot in touch with Liam O’Connor, a talented 24-year-old woodworker and furniture maker from the San Francisco Bay Area, to hear about his story.

Liam’s passion for creating things started early. “When I was a little kid I used to love sewing my own stuffed animals, but really I would try to make anything,” he tells us. As an adult, he’s kept that same spirit alive, making everything from dolls to pet houses, which he shares onInstagramandReddit.

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One of Liam’s latest projects, for example, is a testament to his imaginative approach:a creature-looking wooden denfor a pet with carved round teeth and tongue-shaped pillow that rolls out of its mouth. One of the userson Redditeven compared it to The Luggage, a fictional object from Terry Pratchett’s Discworld fantasy book series.

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Throughout the years, Liam has crafted a variety of charming items, including cute wooden doll figures, lamps, tables, and cooking utensils. Almost all of them are designed with elements that give them a lively, almost animated personality. For example,one of the lampshas little legs. The figures range fromgnomestoforest spirits. The cookingspatulasare shaped like fish. Looking back, Liam notes that personification has always been a consistent theme in his work, even from his early days sewing stuffed animals.

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Liam draws inspiration from both the people in his life and thenatural world. “I always have creative people around me, like my brother, that help me expand my skills and ideas while encouraging me to try new art forms,” he shares. Growing up in a redwood forest left a lasting impression on the young woodworker. “Seeing all the different animals and plants really stuck with me,” he says. “Lots of my work reflects that.”

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For those interested in tryingwoodworking, Liam’s advice is simple: just get started. “Your stuff is probably going to be pretty bad at first, but that’s fine. I still make crappy things all the time,” he candidly admits. And although patience is key in any skill, it’s especially important in woodworking. “When I was younger, I would rush the process a lot, and I would end up making mistakes that just slowed me down even more.”

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Woodworking involves hands-on practice, but there are many online resources to help you improve and expand your skills. YouTube is always a good place to explore. “My favorite [channels] areFoureyes FurnitureandShaunBoydMadeThis,” Liam says. He also finds ther/woodworkingsubreddit helpful, where he’s encountered friendly and knowledgeable people, contrary to the stereotype that the users of this platform might be snarky and rude.

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And it seems woodworking is experiencing a resurgence in the US. In the digital era, many find it rewarding and stress-relieving to do something using their hands—it’s a grounding and meditative process. Alison Jones, for instance, who works at an architectural and engineering firm,describesa time she joined a tray-making workshop. “I came in here with a headache,” she says, but working in the shop calms her. “I like learning how to be competent at something,” she adds. “At the end of it—look, I have this thing,” she says, holding up her tray, “instead of a spreadsheet.”

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