Surfing England Story
They approached us looking for some environmentally friendly trophies for the many events that they hold throughout the year. As our relationship evolves, so do the designs, as you can see!…
Read MoreAnything & Everything – Wooden Products
At Inspirwood we’re always ready to take on anything and everything when it comes to clients ideas for wooden products. Here are just a few of the things we have been up to recently. Inception Group – Receipt Holder We were tasked with making this receipt holder for Mr Fogg’s Residence in Mayfair. What a fun way…
Read MoreWalk on the Wild Side
When Wild Planet Trust first made contact with us, we offered to design and make a prototype which they could test and get feedback on. One of our Designers set about creating a really eye-catching design. They loved it! So then It was then time to create the real thing and it’s contents.
Read MoreEco Events
Whilst we all love going to memorable events, we need to make sure that we aren’t creating unnecessary waste and leaving unwanted environmental footprints. One way that we can do this is by ensuring that temporary signage for eco events is made from wood.
Read MoreBee Inspired – Creating our Own Beeswax Wood Polish
Whilst trying to source a beeswax polish to suit our requirements we found that most contained Turpentine which we weren’t so keen on as it can be harmful, so in the end, after reading some interesting blogs offering useful advice, we decided to make our own. That way we’d know that there was nothing but goodness in our beeswax wood polish.
Read MoreShould I Use Recycled Plastic or Wood for Sustainable Signage?
A couple of weeks ago, myself and Kate (co-owner of Inspirwood) took our Border Terrier dog Woody out for a woodland walk to one of our favourite places, Haldon Forest, near Exeter. We can remember this place before it became rather commercialised and is part of the Forestry England’s plantations. Having said that, the place…
Read MoreTrail Boards for The National Trust
Team Inspirwood have been working with many National Trust properties over the years to make their holiday trail boards more sustainable. These boards have been made for The National Trust Saltram House October / Halloween Trail and are up and about their grounds over the half term break. In old folklore, tree’s were said to…
Read MoreSkate, Surf & Ski (Trophies)- we can do it all!
We have been working closely with Surfing England now for a while and have a great relationship. With them holding several events each year, we are regularly creating new designs. We’re told the recipients absolutely love them!
Read MorePicture Perfect Postcards
Every year we make thousands of postcards for artists, organisations and events. Here are just a few examples including images of the Isles of Scilly by Island artist Ellie Tabron.
Read MoreSpring has Sprung – Bespoke Sign
With the mercury very tentatively rising here in the UK, lots of us are starting to use our gardens, and people are getting very creative with how they use their outdoor spaces. Summer Houses, Garden Bars, Pizza Corners, Crafty Dens, Man Caves and more are becoming ever popular. A handmade bespoke sign makes for a…
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