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Kids Archaeological dig box
Where St Helens Heritage Centre now stands was the site of an archaeological dig with finds being dated back as far as 10,000 BC. To...

Leigh Jones
Jul 17, 20181 min read


Shine Bright Light
The design for this light started out as a 6mm thick solid piece of oak which I carved the design in and then filled with clear epoxy...

Leigh Jones
Jul 15, 20181 min read


St Helens Heritage Oak Literature holder
Another commision for St Helens Heritage Project this time a bespoke and engraved literature holder on display as you enter St Helens...

Leigh Jones
Jul 9, 20181 min read


... our little life is rounded with a sleep
This bedroom wall decor was made from oak ply engraved with this Shakespearean quote which was then painted in black. The background was...

Leigh Jones
Jul 4, 20181 min read


St Helens Heritage Finger Pillory
Made as a commision for the Lottery funded St Helen's Heritage project @ St Helen's Church in Ashby de la Zouch I have created a less...

Leigh Jones
Jul 2, 20181 min read


Shine bright sign
This sign was carved from a nice pice of olive ash timber. I did try to paint in the words in silver but it didn't show well enough so...

Leigh Jones
Jul 1, 20181 min read


Carved walnut coffee table
I picked up a huge slab of walnut locally and although a coffee table was the obvious choice for it I wanted to do something unique to...

Leigh Jones
Jun 24, 20181 min read


Geometric table
I really like the geometric wall art which is popular at the moment and thought I would like to bring this design into a functional piece...

Leigh Jones
Jun 17, 20181 min read


William Morris stye engraved Sapele letter
This William Morris inspired letter was carved from solid Sapele and was simply treated to 3 coats of danish oil to bring out the beauty...

Leigh Jones
Jun 10, 20181 min read


Red ebony veneer coffee table
I was drawn to the beautiful grain and colour of this real red ebony wood veneer and decided I had to make a table top out of it. I kept...

Leigh Jones
Jun 1, 20181 min read


Vintage camera cupboard
My latest build is a large cupboard / sideboard in the shape of a vintage camera, after building the structure last week this weeks...

Leigh Jones
May 13, 20181 min read


Playstation 2 table finished
I have just finished up painting and adding the fine details to the PS2 table, including the Sony logo, PS2 logo, the buttons and rear...

Leigh Jones
May 1, 20181 min read


Sapele Lyrics coffee table
I am always looking to show ways in which I can create unique items for the home and so I made this table to demonstrate how a functional...

Leigh Jones
Apr 29, 20181 min read


Playstation 2 build log 2
Latest progress on the PS2 table, achieved a lot this weekend, primed painted, the drawer fitted and adjusted as well as the legs. Final...

Leigh Jones
Apr 22, 20181 min read


Leighs Workshop intro video
I'm really excited, today I received my website intro video and I couldn't be happier. Thanks a million to Jake @ Chocolate Cake Media...

Leigh Jones
Apr 20, 20181 min read


Playstation 2 build log part 1
After the successful build of the PS1 table here is my new PS2 table build progress. The size is approximately 70 x 40 x 17 cm and on the...

Leigh Jones
Apr 16, 20181 min read


Voronoi coffee table
Trying something new this week with a voronoi coffee table, the cut out 'cells' in the centre of the table. Made from reclaimed wood and...

Leigh Jones
Apr 1, 20181 min read


Coffee menu table finished
Finally managed to get back to the coffee table, finished up the other side and also stained and varnished the wood. Also added a couple...

Leigh Jones
Mar 26, 20181 min read


Coffee menu table part 1
I wanted to create a coffee table that would look like something that might be found in a chic coffee shop, combining natural wood, 3D...

Leigh Jones
Mar 11, 20181 min read


SNES Controller wall art
Continuing on from the PS1 table success I carved out the iconic SNES controller, initally as a table top but it did end up as a wall art...

Leigh Jones
Mar 7, 20181 min read
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