Homestead Studio

The Origin of Sculpture Flame

Our journey started over 20 years ago. What began as a shared passion for lathe-turning wooden bowls grew into Sculpture Flame, a dedicated homestead shop in Myrtle, MS where Wayne & Phyllis share every aspect of the craft—from lathe turning and shaping high quality raw timber to hand-finishing each piece with organic beeswax and mineral oil.

We take immense pride in working together to ensure our hand-turned bowls, cutting boards, and charcuterie trays become central pieces in family kitchens, holiday gatherings, and daily meal preparation.

Wayne & Phyllis

Founders & Master Woodcrafters

"When you hold a piece of natural turned wood, you feel the grain, weight, and history of the tree. There is no artificial substitute for real woodcraft."

Our Crafting & Woodworking Process

High Quality Timber Sourcing

We select high quality red cedar, walnut, cherry, and maple lumber, giving premium hardwood a second life as heirloom kitchenware.

Precision Cutting & Lathe Work

Each cutting board is carefully ripped, cross-cut, and joined for maximum strength, while decorative and salad bowls are shaped on the wood lathe.

Kiln Drying (Cutting Boards)

Our hardwood stock is thoroughly kiln dried before and during crafting to stabilize moisture levels, prevent warping, and maximize heirloom durability.

Hand-Rubbed Organic Finish

Each piece is hand-sanded up to 320-grit smooth and finished with multiple coats of our homemade organic beeswax board butter.

Behind the Scenes

Inside the Myrtle, MS Workshop

Step inside our shop where every cutting board, turned bowl, and custom engraved sign is made by hand.

Precision Timber Cutting

Wayne at the Saw

Wayne milling and precision cutting high quality hardwood stock into blanks ready for lathe turning and cutting board assembly.

Sculpture Flame workshop where cutting boards and items are produced

Workshop Floor

Where Cutting Boards & Bowls Take Shape

A look down the Sculpture Flame workshop floor equipped with heavy lathes, glue-up clamping stations, and hand-sanding benches.

Wood Knowledge

Our Featured Wood Species

Compare the durability and hardness ratings of the high quality timbers we shape and craft with at Sculpture Flame.

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Cutting Board Wood Types

Kiln Dried Hardwoods

Ambrosia Maple

Medium Hardness (950 JANKA)

American Black Walnut

High Hardness (1,010 JANKA)

Cherry

Medium-High Hardness (950 JANKA)

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Bowl Wood Types

Lathe Turned Crafts

Cedar

Medium-Soft Hardness (900 JANKA)

Spalted Pecan

Very High Hardness (1,820 JANKA)

Ash

High Hardness (1,320 JANKA)

Meet Wayne & Phyllis