Design
Wooden spoons and more!
An assortment of beautiful wooden spoons!
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The sculptural culinary tools of Joseph Huebscher can bring an entire new sensory experience to eating. With these “tools”, it is magical to enjoy preparing AND experiencing food. The workmanship is stunning and at a level often times reserved for art.
Wood artistry shown first-hand!
Upon returning to Tennessee, Huebscher set up a shop in his garage. Here, he built pieces for remodeling jobs such as wooden screen doors, custom millwork, cabinets, and occasional sets of wooden toys for family and friends.
When the tornados came through the area several years ago, Huebscher and his father realized the possibilities that all these downed trees meant. The pair bought a portable sawmill and set about repurposing the fallen tress. Now, both father and son work part-time finding downed trees and using them to make beautiful creations.
All the pieces are finished with a food-safe mineral oil that allows the natural, rustic character of the wood to show though. That said, there is some maintenance and the pieces must be treated on a regular basis.
Of course, these darlings can not be soaked in water or placed in the dishwasher. Once wet, the natural grain will raise; and although this happens regardless, repeated soaking will wear down the items more quickly!
The woodworker at work!
It isn’t a quick process. Huebscher says it takes a one-inch board a year to dry. Luckily, good things come to those who wait…
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About his chosen career, Huebscher said, “My favorite part of the job is designing things, coming up with shapes and thinking about what kind of wood would look best in that shape. It also works the other way around, where I’ll find a fabulous piece of wood and then have to come up with a shape that will properly exhibit it, really show it off. I have pieces that have been sitting in sight for years, just waiting for the right idea.”
