Choose the character
Begin with the purpose, subject and suitable wood rather than forcing every idea into one standard pattern.
Second Story Studio Partners CornerDemonstration space · not a confirmed partner or live seller
Hand-whittled gifts, figures & useful woodcraft
Marc the Whittler
Small pieces shaped by hand, grain and character.
Hand-carved woodcraft
Introducing the craft
From a piece of wood to something with personality.
The grain, tool marks and small differences are part of the piece. This editorial space gives the material and the making process room to lead.
Carve by hand
Develop the form gradually, allowing grain, proportion and hand-finished detail to influence the result.
Protect & present
Agree the finish, care information and presentation so the final piece is ready for its next story.
A live partner space would use their approved photographs, evidence, product information, pricing or quotation route. Nothing shown here is offered for sale.
How the strengths could complement each other
Separate skills. One clearly explained customer route.
Second Story Studio could translate an idea into a visual direction, story or presentation. Marc would control the wood choice, carving method, achievable detail, finish, price and making timescale.
Each party approves how their name, work and contribution are described.The customer knows who is quoting, making, selling and providing aftercare.Any joint result credits both contributions accurately.
Example customer route
See something that starts an idea?
In a live partner space, an enquiry would go to the agreed lead contact. Scope, availability, timescale and price would be confirmed before either party promises the work.
Return to Partners CornerAny external partner sale remains a transaction with the named partner, under their own terms.
For customers, members and partners
Second Story Studio Corner principles and responsibility acknowledgement
Demonstration only: this is a fictional example, not a live offer, confirmed relationship or trading business.
Partners Corner
A Partner remains an independent person or business unless a written agreement expressly says otherwise. Partners Corner is relationship-based, not a paid membership or advertising package, and public inclusion does not transfer responsibility for their work to Second Story Studio.
- Each party remains responsible for its own advice, claims, quotations, work, transactions, warranties, safety, compliance and legal obligations.
- Any referral or joint project must identify the lead contact, payment route, scope, division of work, credit and aftercare before work begins.
- Names, identities, work and external links may be used only as agreed. Nothing publishes automatically, and Second Story Studio may refuse, suspend or remove unsuitable material.
Customers should check the named seller, service provider or project lead and the applicable terms before paying or commissioning work. Where an external platform is used, the transaction is with the named provider under its own terms.
Principles version 2026-09-06