Wood is mostly locally and always ethically sourced. If I hear a chain saw, I have no shame, I’ll pop round to see if the wood being harvested will suit my needs. I also make use of pruned branches that might have otherwise made their way into garden waste bins. I’m not averse to picking up branches that the wind has brought down and I’ve befriended many tree surgeons.

I’m equally happy turning the wood green (unseasoned) enabling the piece to bend and shape itself as it dries, as I am with turning wood that’s either been home or traditionally seasoned. I love to use leftover / repurposed wood and I'm lucky that both my father and son are avid wood workers - with plenty of leftovers!

My interest in wood has been lifelong! One of my fondest memories is as a small child, digging up a boxwood tree with my father opposite the local Church I was later married in. That boxwood is now perfectly seasoned and I'm enjoying using what my father never got round to. As a family we were gifted a Record Power CL3 36 in 2008 and we all enjoyed having a go. As family members drifted onto other activities I have remained a committed woodturner. There's little better in the world than a sharp gouge and a nice piece of wood to while away an afternoon. It’s a great escape from being a nurse ( which I still fit around my overgrown hobby). However, we now have more wooden bowls than cereal and cooking bowls combined & more wooden ornaments than shelf space; as do family members! So, it made sense to share the output from me being in my ‘happy place’ and from that idea Jacki Mundy Makes was born.

I’m always looking for new and unusual things to turn and I never make the same thing twice. Similar , yes; but, never the same - I have deep respect for copy turners, but I’ll never be one!

Please note that although some pieces are a great deal of fun, they are not toys, please keep away from children.

I want you to be happy with your ‘Jacki Mundy Makes’ pieces so please contact me with any queries, more information and for extra photos. If you’re delighted, please tag us @jackimundymakes on facebook and instagram to help build my business. If you do have any problems or change your mind, please return for a refund - Note returns will only be accepted if the buyer pays for postage costs. We use recycled packaging when possible.

Thanks for stopping by and supporting my overgrown hobby & not least reading to the end!

Upcoming Events Jacki Mundy Makes will be attending

2024 Events /Fairs will be added to the events page as I book onto them.

Home visits/ parties can be arranged. Contact me to discuss.

Jacki Mundy Makes are also available at

Eype Eats, Eype DT6 6AL (summer only)

Vine bottlestoppers available at New Hall Wine Estate, Chelmsford Road, Purleigh, Essex CM3 6PN