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I do not do custom orders or request any more. Only what is listed Special Orders. Just don't have time. Want to spend time doing my own stuff for the store.
ALL ITEMS ARE READY TO SHIP, (accept made to order or special order) No waiting. I usually ship the same day or next day, depending on the time of the order. SHIPPING NOTIFICATIONS WILL BE SENT TO YOU ONCE THE ORDER HAS SHIPPED. WHEN YOU GET THIS NOTIFICATION IT MEANS ITS BOX AND READY FOR PICKUP. ANOTHER E-MAIL WILL BE SENT YOU WHEN USPS SCANS IT DELIVERED.
Orders over $200.00 must be sign for.
http://www.clarionledger.com/story/business/2016/08/02/it-is-my-job-woodworker-steve-windham-brandon/87958802/
Get to know me a little bit better. Copy and paste the link above. If you like what you see, go to my (FACEBOOK PAGE) and Like it.Link is at the bottom of this page. I am new to Etsy.com, but not new to spoon making. I have built an inventory that is ready to ship. I use mostly Cherry and Walnut, because customers love the colors. I put the spoon in a plastic sleeve and seal the ends, so if the post office has a bad day your spoon won't be damaged and the packing material won't soak up the oil on the spoon. My spoons are nice to look at as well as to use. Almost all the spoons and spatulas have a bumpy old look and a new feel to the handles. This is a technique my dad taught me years ago. I started doing more handles that are smooth because customers on Etsy might not know what I'm describing. You just have to feel them. Some of my spoons bowls are round, which I turn on the wood lathe. The others I chisel and scrape the bowls. Wet wood I boil in water for strength, let dry then, I sand smooth, then wash, dry and re-sand, then coat with a beeswax, mineral oil mix. Let dry, then buff.
I noticed that a lot of big sellers of wooden spoons on Etsy make their spoons on an CNC machine and telling the customer that it's handmade. People buy what they want, but the thing that gets to me is the customer thinks they are great craftsmen and all they are doing is pushing a button on a computer. Remember my items are handmade and the one you are buying is not going to look exactly like the one in the picture. It's been sold along time ago, but it will be close.
I saw an old spoon in my wife’s spoon drawer the other day, so I asked where she got it. She told me my mother gave it to her before she pasted. This spoon was a spoon I made when I was a kid. I burnt the bowl out, the carved it. Didn’t know mom even kept it. Oh well life goes on.
My pepper mills are made with exotic wood and most of the designs are from some of my table and chair leg, I used to turn. I make different size salad bowl and will post as I get them made. Cutting boards are one of kind. No two alike. Most every weekend I’m at some arts and crafts festival, hope to cut back some with Etsy.
Thanks for looking and if you ever have a question please contact me.
Steve
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marenamichel on Mar 25, 2024
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful and handcrafted ... I love it
Steve responded on Mar 25, 2024
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About MississippiSpoon
Lifetime Woodworker
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Steve Windham
Owner, Creator, Designer
Mississippi Spoons/Windham’s Woodworks is owned by me, Steve Windham and I am located in Brandon, Mississippi. I work with all kinds of wood, both domestic and exotic. I build a wide-range of products from salad bowls to spoons
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Ella Windham
Wife And Quality Control
Steve and i have been married for 36 years now, and we purchased our land 1 year after. We built the house and wood shop. I usually help Steve with the finishing and at art festivals. I love meeting and talking to people.
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Mr. Harvey and Miss Dixie
Shop Formans
We don't do that much, but we like to watch Steve work.
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Miss Gracie
Assistant
New apprentice, but likes too play to much
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Cooking Spoon Care
Hand Wash with hot water and Antibacterial soap (Dial, Ajax, etc.)
NO DISHWASHER
DO NOT LEAVE SITTING IN WATER
Let air dry.
If you want a smoother feel after washing, lightly sand with fine sandpaper(220 grit)
Oil or Wax (food safe mineral oil, butcher block oil or my special blend of wax)
Wipe dry.
Oil once about every 2 to 6 months or just when you please, the more the better
If you spoon develops a crack, this doesn't mean it's no good. It's just means you have to clean it a little better.
Custom and personalized orders
I do not do custom orders any more. Just don't have time
Care instructions
I do put How to take care of cards in your order.If you want some to go with gifts, you can go and purchase some at the Care Products section. https://www.etsy.com/listing/463441319/large-and-complimentary-care-kit-for?ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1
Are Items Ready to Ship
ALL ITEMS ARE READY TO SHIP, (accept made to order or special order) No waiting. I usually ship the same day or next day, depending on the time of the order. SHIPPING NOTIFICATIONS WILL BE SENT TO YOU ONCE THE ORDER HAS SHIPPED. WHEN YOU GET THIS NOTIFICATION IT MEANS ITS BOX AND READY FOR PICKUP. THEN GO TO THE BOTTOM OF THAT EMAIL AND YOU WILL SEE EXACTLY WHAT THE USPS EXPECTS. ANOTHER E-MAIL WILL BE SENT YOU WHEN USPS SCANS IT DELIVERED
Are Your Items Handmade
YES. I use mostly Cherry and Walnut, because customers love the colors. I put the spoon in a plastic sleeve and seal the ends, so if the post office has a bad day your spoon won't be damaged and the packing material won't soak up the oil on the spoon. My spoons are nice to look at as well as to use. Almost all the spoons and spatulas have a bumpy old look and a new feel to the handles. This is a technique my dad taught me years ago. I started doing more handles that are smooth because customers on Etsy might not know what I'm describing. You just have to feel them. Some of my spoons bowls are round, which I turn on the wood lathe. The others I chisel and scrape the bowls. No CNC machine
Out Of Stock Items
When you see a Out of Stock item, you can request a restock notification. When made I will put it back in inventory and Etsy will email you.
What do you use for the finish?
When I finish sanding, I soak then in mineral oil and let dry. Then when they are sold, I put a nice coat of mineral oil / beeswax mix.
Do I charge a return fee?
Yes. I normally charge 20% cost of that item