Moonlit Grain Studio workshop

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.

Artisan hands at work in the studio

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."
Laser cutter in the studio

The tools

CO₂ Laser Cutter

130W, 900 × 600 mm bed

The workhorse of the studio. Cuts and engraves hardwood, plywood, acrylic, and leather with sub-millimetre precision.

Resin 3D Printer

MSLA, 0.05 mm layer height

For pieces that need fine surface detail — architectural models, decorative objects, and intricate jewellery components.

FDM 3D Printer

0.1 mm resolution, 300 × 300 mm

Larger structural prints in PLA and PETG. Planters, wall panels, and functional objects that need strength.

Hand finishing

Oils, waxes, and stains

Every 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.