What is Spalted Maple?

Live edge Spalted Maple

We use spalted maple to create some of our most beautiful boards, bowls, and tossers. But what is spalted maple? Our one-of-a-kind spalted maple pieces are known for their gorgeous, meandering lines reminiscent of an antique map or a child’s drawing. Our customers often ask us how these patterns are formed in nature. In this […]

How Do We Make Such Large Wooden Bowls?

Cherry Burl Bowl

Looking for a large wooden bowl for your kitchen? The world’s largest wooden bowl was created by a team of woodworkers at a county fair in Hamburg, NY in 2018. At 15 feet in diameter, that bowl beat out a 13 foot diameter bowl made several years earlier in Austria for the world record. At […]

Why Choose Handmade Wooden Bowls?

spalted live edge bowl

Not to brag, but our handmade wooden bowls are a little bit…famous. We’re proud (and amazed!) to say that they’ve been featured in the New Yorker and The Boston Globe, and even made Oprah’s list several years running. So, what makes something as simple as a wooden bowl so fabulous? Part of it, we think, […]

Holiday Gift Giving with Spencer Peterman

holiday gifts orders spencer peterman 2022

At Spencer Peterman, every piece we make is crafted by hand and can last a lifetime with the proper love and care. Our boards, bowls, and salad servers are both beautiful and practical, the perfect holiday gifts for anyone who appreciates both great craftsmanship and hardworking, sustainable kitchen tools. In this post, we’ll guide you […]

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