The Solo Blacksmith
Hand Forged Carbon Steel
Our most recent partner works from his blacksmiths’ workshop in Mt Albert. Using just his bare hands and precise hammer blows, he forges high-end knives from old car springs. Also out of this workshop are a wonderful range of hand pummeled pans and spoons made from carbon steel. His control of this dying art is remarkable, his pans incredible. For browning meat and vegetables, and going from hob to oven (or even campfire), there are no better. For anyone who would like to help revive the art of blacksmithing, he runs great classes too. The Solo Blacksmith pans will be available mid April 2022.
Plant Buddies
Self-Watering Systems for Stroppy House Plants
These clever, hand bent, brass and cotton wick straws use capillary science to draw water from one vessel to another. Not only are they structurally beautiful, they’re practical too. When your house plant is feeling a little thirsty, the water is drawn to the soil. You’ll never have to worry about over or under watering again. That’s the wick stick, but there are other beautiful hand-made products for house plants available at plantbuddies.co.
Wundaire
Ceramics
Felicity is a self-taught potter and mum-of-two based in Greytown. She started out simply making pots for houseplants but has grown her passion into a full-time gig with the support and encouragement of friends and fans worldwide. We love her work and her hand-made soap dishes are in high demand.
These products and producers, and those like them, are our future focus. All of these producers share our philosophy. They promote community, celebrate local, encourage a resurgence of arts and crafts, and are inherently low waste. The items created are made by human hands from natural materials and every piece contains its own unique story. They are honest, sustainable, useful and beautiful, and are all available at www.thewastefreehome.co.nz.
To meet more of the beautiful artisans we work with, visit https://thewastefreehome.co.nz/collections/made-in-aotearoa.
For a selection of long-lasting, quality, and beautiful wooden and natural products, and for more tips on living more consciously visit www.thewastefreehome.co.nz and follow @thewastefreehome on Instagram.
