Andrew Poder

A member of both the Surrey & Sussex Guilds of craftsmen, I design and make unique handmade boxes in a variety of woods with unusual grains & burrs.

[Andrew Poder @AndrewPoder]

now and the other world, life and death. The z Rod is said to represent the death of a warrior.
The mirror and comb signify femininity which could mean the stone was carved for a high ranking Pictish
The bog oak I have carved with these symbols is carbon dated at 5,300 years old

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The aberlemno serpent stone.
A Pictish symbol stone probably carved around 5,000 years ago.
The meaning of the incised Pictish symbols are unknown but some theories include the serpent as a sign of healing, the double disc and z rod appear often, the discs represent the here and

[Heidi Allen @heidiallen75]

Can’t say we didn’t warn you.

There, said it.

@sarahwollaston @Anna_Soubry

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@JohnPye7 Niking that one!

[MI6 ROGUE @mi6rogue]

Several People on the UK delegation have said they were highly disappointed Johnson couldn't reframe from getting drunk before the leader's photoshoot. #G20 #G20RomeSummit

[Debra Shakespeare @debra_shakes]

I’ve seen lots of photos of children being carried on their parent’s shoulders.

This is one of the odder ones.

[Patrick Turk @Forest2Furnitur]

You know those customers who place an order, pay the deposit, then question every step of the process changing their minds at the same time and then moan because you've missed the original finish date.
Well, I've got one of those at the moment and they're doing my head in!

[The Sussex Guild @TheSussexGuild]

Perfect setting in the stunning gardens @bordehillgarden for these handmade #gardenSculptures #sarahCox #gardenceramics #simonGroves and @AndrewPoder #woodsculpture pre book tickets here https://t.co/HsQgOLNKWt

[The Sussex Guild @TheSussexGuild]

Looking for beautiful handmade #furniture and #woodenboxes? Want to commission, buy a piece or even learn to make your own #windsorchair Visit @bordehillgarden this weekend to see more work by @JamesMursell @ColinNorgate @AndrewPoder tickets here https://t.co/HsQgOLNKWt

[Susanna Reid @susannareid100]

Dreadful news.

[Andrew Poder @AndrewPoder]

One of my biggest pieces to date, it’s English oak with brown oak, burr oak and bark inclusions. 1metre diameter!

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New carving in western red cedar.

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Sculpture in bog oak, 5,000 years old the back has the bark finished with resin! I had the alien pod scene by HR Giger in my head.

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The beginnings of one of my more unusual commissions this year, a vampire hunters box!

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@GaryPRenouf If you go to the watts gallery, Compton before you get to the gallery you will find this beautiful cemetery and chapel. Free to go in ! In my opinion one of the best chapels in the south. A few well known names resting in the grounds.

[Andrew Poder @AndrewPoder]

Inside the watts chapel is mesmerising!

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@GaryPRenouf Yes, it’s worth a visit!

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@Forest2Furnitur Elm board that was cracked, amazing what a few bows can do!