Happy Woodworker Wednesday! We can't get enough of the beautiful handcrafted pieces by Motoko Smith of Motoko Works! What started as a hobby quickly blossomed into a passion for Motoko, who now does balances her time between home life and woodworking.
Motoko shared with Katie Thompson, in her article on the Women of Woodworking blog; I have my favorite shapes when it comes to bowls; they are simple. Then I look at wood and decide whats possible with the characteristics I observe: grain direction, natural edge, end grain or long grain, spalted wood and etc." Read the full article here: http://bit.ly/1KSmSoY
You can see and shop more of Motoko's lovely work at http://motokosmith.com and www.etsy.com/shop/motokoworks - and follow along on Instagram at (@leointhewoods).
![custom wood utencils and dishes created by motoko works using general finishes stains](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/images/blog/2017-04/general-finishes-woodworker-wednesday-mokoto-smith-2015.jpg?itok=RS_2EBQL)