The Cairns Cog | Michael Sinclair Woodturner

Working on the bronze repairs.

by Sara Sinclair | Nov 30, 2022 | Inspirations, The Cairns Cog

Michael has often used staples as decoration on pieces of his work. He first registered a makers mark with the Edinburgh assay office back in 2000 and has been using hallmarked silver staples as repairs ever since. He started using bronze and copper on pieces about...

Inspiration comes from many timelines and from around the world

by Sara Sinclair | Oct 17, 2022 | Inspirations, Mr Orkwoodturner at work, Shop Items, The Cairns Cog

I new piece just finished is this beautiful blackened oak bowl with lots of natural detail, staples and hand carving. It is currently for sale on our website shop. 17 Oct 2022 Michael gets a lot of his inspiration from Neolithic and Iron age finds at Archeological...

The Cairn’s Cog

by Sara Sinclair | Jun 20, 2022 | Commissions/exhibitions, Inspirations, The Cairns Cog

Last week the dig at The Cairns in South Ronaldsay was due to open, but unfortunately it is not to be. However – don’t despair – there is an excellent exhibition in the Stromness museum with many of the incredible finds including the wooden bowl found in the well....

Working on the bronze repairs.

Inspiration comes from many timelines and from around the world

The Cairn’s Cog

Recent Posts

Categories

Sign up for blog updates & offers

Thanks for signing up!