Whixall Moss, located in north Shropshire, was formed between 10,000 and 5,000 years ago. The trees used for these pieces were growing during that period and have remained preserved in deep, wet peat ever since. When first extracted, the wood is both damp and fragile. After drying, it becomes exceptionally hard across the grain, yet brittle and fragile along the grain, with occasional soft spots scattered throughout.

To make the wood workable and prevent it from fracturing while spinning on the lathe, it is impregnated with epoxy resin under high pressure. This process allows the resin to penetrate the fine cracks, binding the material together. I often add a mica pigment, such as gold or copper, to create a striking contrast in the final piece.

Many customers have likened the process to the Japanese art of Kintsugi that uses gold lacquer to repair pottery and celebrate the history of the material.