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Behind the scenes, tools, projects and the inspiration behind my handcrafted maps.
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IRONMAN California 2026 | Custom Layered Wooden Triathlon Map
Discover one of my most detailed wooden maps to date, featuring the 2026 IRONMAN California triathlon route in Sacramento. This precision-cut, layered wood artwork includes a zoomed-in Sacramento River swimming...
IRONMAN California 2026 | Custom Layered Wooden Triathlon Map
Discover one of my most detailed wooden maps to date, featuring the 2026 IRONMAN California triathlon route in Sacramento. This precision-cut, layered wood artwork includes a zoomed-in Sacramento River swimming...
Piedmont Beaver Marsh Loop | Custom Wooden Hiking Map
A 12-mile walk transformed into a personalised wooden hiking map. Explore the engraved terrain contours, winding trails, rivers and streams, elevation profile and wooden location pins of this custom Piedmont...
Piedmont Beaver Marsh Loop | Custom Wooden Hiking Map
A 12-mile walk transformed into a personalised wooden hiking map. Explore the engraved terrain contours, winding trails, rivers and streams, elevation profile and wooden location pins of this custom Piedmont...
Four Rides, One Map: Memorial Day Cycling Tour Through Germany & France
A custom A2 wooden cycling map combining four days and 395.6 km of riding through Germany and France. Four GPX routes, elevation profiles, engraved ride statistics, wooden location labels and...
Four Rides, One Map: Memorial Day Cycling Tour Through Germany & France
A custom A2 wooden cycling map combining four days and 395.6 km of riding through Germany and France. Four GPX routes, elevation profiles, engraved ride statistics, wooden location labels and...
One Cycling Route, Two Wooden Maps: Hel to Gdańsk, Poland
Two cyclists, one memorable 115 km ride and two personalised wooden maps. This custom cycling route follows Poland’s Baltic coast from Hel to Gdańsk, featuring the distinctive Hel Peninsula and...
One Cycling Route, Two Wooden Maps: Hel to Gdańsk, Poland
Two cyclists, one memorable 115 km ride and two personalised wooden maps. This custom cycling route follows Poland’s Baltic coast from Hel to Gdańsk, featuring the distinctive Hel Peninsula and...
Mapping the Mountains: A Custom Wood Map of L’Étape du Tour de France 2026
Some cycling routes are defined as much by the landscape as by the road itself. This custom wooden map of L’Étape du Tour de France 2026 is one of those...
Mapping the Mountains: A Custom Wood Map of L’Étape du Tour de France 2026
Some cycling routes are defined as much by the landscape as by the road itself. This custom wooden map of L’Étape du Tour de France 2026 is one of those...
From Strava to Wood: Turning Four Running Routes Into One Personal Map
Four Strava running routes, thousands of miles and one very personal story. See how I combined multiple GPS routes with topographic contours, roads and layered wood to create a unique...
From Strava to Wood: Turning Four Running Routes Into One Personal Map
Four Strava running routes, thousands of miles and one very personal story. See how I combined multiple GPS routes with topographic contours, roads and layered wood to create a unique...
Custom A2 Tokyo City Map | Imperial Palace to Haneda Airport
A closer look at a custom A2 Tokyo city map, extending from the Imperial Palace to Haneda Airport, with detailed railways, airport buildings and personalised wooden location pins.
Custom A2 Tokyo City Map | Imperial Palace to Haneda Airport
A closer look at a custom A2 Tokyo city map, extending from the Imperial Palace to Haneda Airport, with detailed railways, airport buildings and personalised wooden location pins.
Making Your First Laser Cut Map: 6 Tips for Beginners
Thinking about making your first laser cut map? Here are six practical lessons I've learned about materials, software, laser settings, design and developing your own style.
Making Your First Laser Cut Map: 6 Tips for Beginners
Thinking about making your first laser cut map? Here are six practical lessons I've learned about materials, software, laser settings, design and developing your own style.
How I Make Laser Cut Maps: From Geographic Data to Wood and Card
Ever wondered how a digital map becomes layered wood art? I share how I use MyLaserTools to work with real geographic data, prepare designs for laser cutting, and turn them...
How I Make Laser Cut Maps: From Geographic Data to Wood and Card
Ever wondered how a digital map becomes layered wood art? I share how I use MyLaserTools to work with real geographic data, prepare designs for laser cutting, and turn them...
Discover Kamakura & Enoshima in Layered Wood
Discover the handcrafted Kamakura & Enoshima Wooden Layered Map, featuring the Enoden Line, contour lines, custom location pins, and Japan's beautiful Shonan coastline. Designed and made in Japan.
Discover Kamakura & Enoshima in Layered Wood
Discover the handcrafted Kamakura & Enoshima Wooden Layered Map, featuring the Enoden Line, contour lines, custom location pins, and Japan's beautiful Shonan coastline. Designed and made in Japan.
My Tokyo Map Wins the xTool × Creema Design Competition 2026
My Tokyo Wooden Layered Map has won the xTool × Creema Design Competition 2026 after receiving the highest number of visitor votes at HandMade In Japan Fes.
My Tokyo Map Wins the xTool × Creema Design Competition 2026
My Tokyo Wooden Layered Map has won the xTool × Creema Design Competition 2026 after receiving the highest number of visitor votes at HandMade In Japan Fes.
Introducing Custom Wooden Triathlon Maps with Dedicated Swim Inset
Months of training deserve more than a medal in a drawer. My new handcrafted wooden triathlon maps feature the complete swim, bike and run course, including a dedicated swim inset...
Introducing Custom Wooden Triathlon Maps with Dedicated Swim Inset
Months of training deserve more than a medal in a drawer. My new handcrafted wooden triathlon maps feature the complete swim, bike and run course, including a dedicated swim inset...
My First HandMade In Japan Fes: Exhibiting at HMJ 2026
My first time exhibiting at HandMade In Japan Fes 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight, from setting up my booth to meeting visitors, fellow makers and the xTool team.
My First HandMade In Japan Fes: Exhibiting at HMJ 2026
My first time exhibiting at HandMade In Japan Fes 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight, from setting up my booth to meeting visitors, fellow makers and the xTool team.
My HMJ 2026 Exhibitor Page Is Now Live
My official HMJ 2026 exhibitor page is now live. Find The Magic Crayons at Booth K-304 and discover custom maps, finalist artworks, and new designs ahead of the event.
My HMJ 2026 Exhibitor Page Is Now Live
My official HMJ 2026 exhibitor page is now live. Find The Magic Crayons at Booth K-304 and discover custom maps, finalist artworks, and new designs ahead of the event.
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Welcome to my Woodcraft Blog, where I share the creative process behind my handcrafted wooden artwork. From layered maps to Japanese-inspired designs, I document how each piece is designed, cut, and assembled, alongside workshop experiments and practical woodcraft insights. Mr. Tim
