Stim craftsmanship

Stim craftsmanship STIM - bringing you quality one-off timber products, handcrafted from recycled materials.

09/06/2026

Behind the scenes - finishing Elm bench top
A few seconds on screen… around 3 hours in real time.
The details matter and this is where the timber really starts to shine.

✨ NOW AVAILABLE FOR MATARIKI ✨Introducing **Nine Stars of Matariki** a handcrafted wooden celebration pack made in our H...
06/06/2026

✨ NOW AVAILABLE FOR MATARIKI ✨

Introducing **Nine Stars of Matariki** a handcrafted wooden celebration pack made in our Hawke’s Bay workshop.

Designed for families and whānau to create together, reflect together, and celebrate Matariki in a simple, meaningful way.

Created to honour Matariki through creativity, connection, and taking a moment to pause and look ahead together.

Each pack includes:

⭐ 9 handcrafted wooden stars
🪢 Twine for hanging
✨ Beautifully boxed and ready to gift

Proudly NZ made by Stim Craftmanship.

Available now at **The Department of Curiosities and Fine Things** Or directly from us at Stim Craftsmanship.

Send us a message to reserve yours ✨

Limited seasonal release

$28 per pack

05/06/2026

This week has been another steady one here at Stim, with a continued focus on building up stock levels across some of our core product lines. It might sound a little mundane, but consistently making and replenishing stock is an approach that has worked well for us over the years and helps ensure we're ready when orders come in.

It may not be glamorous or exciting, but we're big believers in consistency. If it isn't broken and it's working, why change it?

We've also spent time meeting with a number of repeat clients to discuss some exciting larger custom projects. We always appreciate the opportunity to work with returning customers and help bring new ideas to life.

Meanwhile, Paul has been busy making himself a new router lift for the workshop. Why, you might ask? Because apparently the quickest way to get one was to build it himself. 😄

In all seriousness, it's another one of those workshop improvements that helps make the job easier, more accurate, and a little more efficient.

In other exciting news, Sharon's Matariki project is almost ready! We'll be launching it this Sunday, so keep an eye on our page—we can't wait to share what she's been working on. 🌙✨

Alongside all of that, it's been business as usual with the day-to-day workshop jobs, admin, planning upcoming events, and everything else that happens behind the scenes to keep things moving.

As always, thank you for supporting local craftsmanship and choosing NZ-made.

If you'd like to see what we've been working on, browse our latest products, or learn more about what we do, visit us at stim.co.nz.

🛒 Shop • Visit • Support

🔹 Shop online — [www.stim.co.nz](http://www.stim.co.nz)

🔹 Find our Stim Family of Stockists — [www.stim.co.nz/family](http://www.stim.co.nz/family)

🔹 Looking for handcrafted NZ-made gifts, homewares, furniture, or a custom piece? Get in touch — we'd love to chat.

✨ Support local. Support 100% NZ made. Support Stim. ✨

04/06/2026

Where good craft begins ....

Barrel Stave Easel — Made to Order | $310Crafted from reclaimed Hawke’s Bay wine barrels, each Barrel Stave Easel is mad...
03/06/2026

Barrel Stave Easel — Made to Order | $310

Crafted from reclaimed Hawke’s Bay wine barrels, each Barrel Stave Easel is made to order in our workshop — shaped with care to celebrate the natural curves, grain, and character of the timber.

Designed to bring warmth and understated elegance to weddings, events, artwork, or in-store displays, every easel carries a story from its former life and is finished to feel both timeless and functional.

🪵 Handcrafted from reclaimed Hawke’s Bay wine barrel staves
🔩 Finished with stainless steel hardware and natural fibre detailing
📏 Approx. 1.8m tall with a balanced 600mm footprint
📐 Set at a 15° angle for comfortable viewing

No two are ever exactly the same — each piece is made with the character the timber gives us, then carefully finished by hand right here in Hawke’s Bay.

Made to order. Crafted with purpose. Built to be admired.

Available to order via www.stim.co.nz/shop
Or get in touch: [email protected]

31/05/2026

Caring for your board

A small detail that makes a big difference 🪵Our handcrafted Oak Soap Trays are made from retired Hawke’s Bay wine barrel...
30/05/2026

A small detail that makes a big difference 🪵

Our handcrafted Oak Soap Trays are made from retired Hawke’s Bay wine barrels, giving new life to beautiful timber while adding a touch of rustic charm to your bathroom or kitchen.

Each one is carefully hand-finished right here in NZ, complete with copper rose-head nails and a durable finish made to handle everyday use.

Because even the little things in your home should be made well.

✔ Keeps your soap dry and lasting longer
✔ Handcrafted, no two are ever the same
✔ Made from repurposed wine barrel oak
✔ Approx. 14 cm x 9 cm x 2 cm

They also make a great little gift — perfect for housewarmings, thank-you presents, or pairing with a favourite soap for something thoughtful and practical.

If you’re looking for something simple, useful, and made to last — this might just be it.

👉 Shop online: www.stim.co.nz/shop/p/-soap-tray
👉 Or find them at one of our amazing stockists: www.stim.co.nz/family

💚 100% NZ-made, crafted with care from locally sourced and repurposed materials.

End of week wrap-up from the workshop 🪵✨This week has continued to be focused on restocking a number of our standard pie...
29/05/2026

End of week wrap-up from the workshop 🪵✨

This week has continued to be focused on restocking a number of our standard pieces, while also putting time into improving our workshop layout and creating a smoother production flow through the space. It’s always worth making those small behind-the-scenes changes that help everything run a little better day to day.

Winter tends to be a little quieter for us, which gives us a great opportunity to catch up on the things we’ve been meaning to get done but haven’t had time for during the busier months—reorganising, refining systems, and making the most of the seasonal shift.

Alongside the regular office/admin jobs happening in the background, we’ve also been adding more products to the website—so keep an eye on stim.co.nz over the coming weeks.

And Sharon has been busy working away on a special Matariki-inspired project that’s nearly ready to reveal… and we’re pretty excited to share that with you soon 🌙✨

Thanks as always for supporting local and backing handmade here in Hawke’s Bay.

Wishing everyone a great long weekend for King's Birthday 👑👑
Hope there’s a chance for a slow coffee, a sleep-in, or a bit of time doing what you enjoy.

We’ll be putting the tools down for the long weekend and taking a little time to recharge before another busy week ahead. Hope everyone enjoys the extra day and gets a chance to slow down for a bit .

Shop • Visit • Support

🔹 Shop online — www.stim.co.nz
🔹 Find our Stim Family of Stockists — www.stim.co.nz/family
🔹 Looking for handcrafted NZ-made gifts or custom pieces?
get in touch — we’d love to chat.

✨ Support local. Support 100% NZ made. Support Stim. ✨

27/05/2026

Caring for you Stim board....

Showcasing our handcrafted Oak Book Stands — made from reclaimed Hawke’s Bay wine barrel oak and crafted right here in N...
25/05/2026

Showcasing our handcrafted Oak Book Stands — made from reclaimed Hawke’s Bay wine barrel oak and crafted right here in New Zealand.

Each piece highlights the rich grain, aged character, and natural warmth that only reclaimed timber can offer. Carefully shaped with subtle curves and hand-finished with Haarlem Danish Oil to enhance the beauty of the oak.

Perfect for holding your favourite cookbook, supporting a tablet in the kitchen, or displaying a treasured photo.

Features:
• Reclaimed Hawke’s Bay wine barrel oak
• Hand-finished with Haarlem Danish Oil
• Approx. 26 cm tall
• Handmade in Hawke’s Bay
• $57 each

A functional piece with a story behind every grain.

Shop online: www.stim.co.nz
Shipping NZ‑wide
Stockists: www.stim.co.nz/family

Custom questions? Email [email protected]

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