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McLeod Innovations

As an artist I aim for my creations to be held to connect to the sense of touch through functionality.

My work is inspired by textures and colour from nature, and more recently my designs consider both environmental and human impacts. I am a part time Melbourne based artist who works mainly in timber & resin art. Trained as a boilermaker, I learnt early techniques for forging and machining of metals which allowed me to extend my creativity. I started creating pieces in metal early in my training and eventually have moved to having a creative focus with timbers.

02/10/2026

Custom Timber, Crafted for Silver
Working with a jeweller who took inspiration from native gum nuts, I was commissioned to make the timber valve to be inset into a silver brooch—bringing that natural form into a refined piece. Using a combination of hand crafting and laser work to achieve the precision, with crisp edges, tight tolerances, and the grain running with the form to tie it all together.

13/09/2026

Floating Side Tables
Crafted from a single mountain ash slab, these floating side tables were milled, sliced, turned, and carefully glued to form their smooth, rounded corners. Measuring 40 cm long and 20 cm high, they bring a natural warmth and coastal charm to a beach house setting.

26/04/2026

Custom 50cm wall clock

Blackwood and resin to create a natural flow through the face. Framed with a steam bent Mountain Ash rim, finished in black to keep it clean and simple.
At 50cm, it sits comfortably on the wall, but with enough presence to stand out.

24/04/2026

From old country table to a fresh rustic breakfast bar.

My customer asked me to recycle their original dining table into something more modern and better suited to their space. I kept the full length, narrowed the top, and rebuilt it into a rustic breakfast bar with steel U‑legs and a hidden underside drawer made from the original timber.
This project was a great reminder that solid timber pieces are often worth rethinking before you throw them out.

18/04/2026

Just finished this serving platter.
Each piece of timber has been steam bent to create the flowing curves.
The board is made from Ironbark, Blackwood & Mountain Ash and is 2cm thick, 40cm deep and 60cm wide.

12/02/2026

An antique drawer, reimagined as a jewellery table

My customer came to me with an antique drawer she loved and asked if I could turn it into something functional while still honouring its history. She wanted a jewellery table where every piece could be seen through glass and something she’d enjoy every day.
I built a custom table around the drawer, keeping its original character and layout intact. The new frame is clean, solid, and sized to suit modern use:
Height 72cm, Width 92cm, Depth 48cm
Old craftsmanship meets new design, and the result is a piece that highlights its elegance.

11/12/2025

Handcrafted Tasmanian Oak Daybed

Just wrapped up this custom build for a client a solid Tasmanian Oak daybed with integrated storage and clean, coastal lines. Measuring 1.7m x 1.4m with a 430mm mattress base height, it’s designed for both comfort and functionality.
Built to last, styled to suit, perfect for lazy afternoons, guest rooms, or a sunny nook.
If you’re after something custom please give me a call.

20/11/2025

Having fun creating for Christmas.

04/11/2025

Mountain Ash Whales with ocean themed resin.
Coming into the Christmas period thought I would start to make a couple of pieces for sale. $50 each. I can also make different sizes and colours to order.
These Whales are 28cm long and 15cm high.

03/11/2025

Inlay Bowl
Combining technology with traditional craft techniques, I started with my CNC router to cut the inlay, then turned the bowl from Mountain Ash. It’s 30cm across, with musk resin filling a branch style pattern around the rim. Really happy with how this piece came together.

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