About
Experience & Creativity
In 2020, when the world shut down I, like many people, found myself with too much time and cooped up at home. My dad took the opportunity to introduce me to woodworking. We started with stools and work tables, boxes and a small chest. We did some small wood derby cars and finally decided to start learning the craft of wood turning together.
Dad bought me a lathe and basic set of chisels to start. We learned by trial and error and plenty of online videos from woodworking "tubers". Dad said I had quite a natural talent for it and set aside ten square feet in the backyard for us to build me a small workshop. Ten square feet - Ten Square Designs.
As of today, I am still working out of the same ten square foot workshop. Profits from the pieces I craft for you go to workshop upgrades and my college savings fund. My name is Liam, I'm 13 years old, and this is my small business.
Process
Each piece is made to order, by hand, and is unique. I use high quality sustainable hard woods, laminates and acrylics. Wood finishes are painstakingly sanded from 150grit to 12,000grit, sealed with olive, lemon, neem and minerals oil depending on the wood. Bowls, cups, plates, charcuterie boards and kitchen tools are all sealed and finished with non-toxic, food safe oils.
Guarantee
I create pieces you can enjoy for years to come. If you ever encounter a design flaw or craftsmanship issue, I will fix or replace the piece–you only pay shipping. I'm also always available to help you you maintain the look of your wood.