The maker
Craft born from curiosity
Moonlit Grain Studio started in a spare bedroom with a secondhand laser cutter and a stubborn belief that handmade things carry something mass production never can — the trace of a person who cared.
How it started
I spent years working in industrial design before I bought my first CO₂ laser cutter. What began as a weekend experiment — cutting geometric patterns into scrap plywood — quickly became an obsession. The smell of scorched wood, the precision of the beam, the way a design transforms from a screen into something you can hold: I was hooked.
The studio grew slowly and deliberately. A larger laser. A resin 3D printer for the pieces that need depth and texture. A small spray booth for finishing. Every tool was chosen because it opened up a new kind of work, not because it was the newest thing on the market.
Today every piece that leaves the studio passes through my hands at every stage — from the first vector sketch to the final coat of oil or wax. I keep the operation intentionally small so that standard stays high.
The philosophy
"Good craft is slow. It resists shortcuts. It shows up in the details most people never notice — and that's exactly the point."
The tools
CO₂ Laser Cutter
130W, 900 × 600 mm bedThe workhorse of the studio. Cuts and engraves hardwood, plywood, acrylic, and leather with sub-millimetre precision.
Resin 3D Printer
MSLA, 0.05 mm layer heightFor pieces that need fine surface detail — architectural models, decorative objects, and intricate jewellery components.
FDM 3D Printer
0.1 mm resolution, 300 × 300 mmLarger structural prints in PLA and PETG. Planters, wall panels, and functional objects that need strength.
Hand finishing
Oils, waxes, and stainsEvery wood piece is hand-sanded and finished. No spray lacquer shortcuts — just linseed oil, beeswax, or a dark walnut stain applied by hand.
Materials I work with
Hardwoods
Oak, walnut, maple — sourced from a local timber merchant who stocks offcuts and reclaimed boards.
Baltic birch plywood
Void-free, consistent grain. The go-to for wall art and signage that needs to stay flat.
Acrylic
Cast acrylic in clear, frosted, and a small range of colours. Pairs beautifully with wood in layered pieces.
PLA & PETG
Food-safe, biodegradable PLA for decorative work; PETG for anything that needs heat or impact resistance.
Want something made for you?
Custom orders are open. Tell me what you have in mind.