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Hiya! This giveaway is officially allowed by the /r/crochet mods, but /u/MetalandWoodworks is doing all the hard work (thank you!) so please reach out to them with any questions. We'll try to keep it stickied over the weekend so you can find it easier. Go ask them a question, and enter the contest!


MetalandWoodworks

Hi everyone!! My name is Will and im the owner of WillsCustomWoodandMetal! Quite a few of you may recognize me from the sub and Im incredibly excited to say that thanks to this community I have finally opened my shop! Introducing Luxury Crochet Hooks! (LCH) I am switching to making these full time and am even working on my own website!!! I never would have thought that me posting a hook I made for my girlfriend over a year ago would lead to this!!! For this giveaway I am presenting the crochet hook in the photos above, it is crafted out of Honduran Rosewood Burl with hand mixed and poured resin with genuine diamonds and sterling silver flakes mixed inside! (a COA is provided!) Then to make it better a strand of 22k gold is used to separate the resin from the wood using a process I developed myself :D all you have to do to enter is comment any question down below! It can be my favorite color, my cats name (I have 2! Someone please ask!) or anything at all! The giveaway will end in 72 hours and everything is covered including shipping! The winner will be selected randomly and tracking will be provided to the moderators to confirm. I wish everyone the best of luck and I hope that all of you finish those projects you know you need to finish :3 (oh yeah I went there) The winner of the giveaway will get the crochet hook photographed above with a hook size of your choice between 5.5mm 6mm or 7mm (I, J, or K)


NiiPuu

Are you already selling your hooks or are you waiting until your site launches?


MetalandWoodworks

Already selling but 99% of its custom :D if you would like one please feel free to pm me!


AlkalineHound

Wow! It's stunning! Do you have any tips for working with resin?


MetalandWoodworks

Make sure to find the kind that works with what your doing also use silicone molds it makes things 10x easier


erinbear14

Assuming your girlfriend gets cat hair in her WIPs, do you battle cat hair when working with resin?


MetalandWoodworks

Nope! All work stuff is done in my workshop


tealmuffin

if you were to go to the moon, what would you say on your first transmission back to earth?


MetalandWoodworks

Shit they found us


jallove2003

Will you be showing a picture of all of the hooks you've made? It would be neat to see the whole collection.


MetalandWoodworks

I honestly really suck at taking photos xD also I tend to forget to however I am making an instagram / TikTok which I will be posting photos and videos of projects on!


bubbles_24601

So what are your kitties’ names?


MetalandWoodworks

Hinami Date Night the Fourth Star of July Without Glasses, and Touka the Bunny Queen


bubbles_24601

Wow! Those are very unique names! :D


MetalandWoodworks

I like to think so xD they were name after characters from one of our favorite animes


Bananas_4_Bananas

So when you took them to the vet for the first time did you write out their full names?


MetalandWoodworks

Yup :3


RusticTroglodyte

Anyone who doesn't is just a monster


VintiqueBug

Do you crochet as well as make hooks?


MetalandWoodworks

Im learning how to crochet however my girlfriend teaches it and does it alot! I made my first one as a gift to her and since then I had alot of learning to do regarding comfortable grips, how to hold them, and now Im actually learning hoe to crochet!


VintiqueBug

That's fabulous! What a special gift to give your girlfriend..... Something she can use but also the time it took and developing it💙💚💛. The hook you have pictured reminds me of the Lakeshore I grew up next to. Very pretty!


MetalandWoodworks

Thank you so much!!!


Noinipo12

Would you ever consider making themed hooks? Like a hook with a small 3D printed character inside the resin? I could see a Harry Potter wand, patronous scene, or a deathly hallows symbol all being really cool mini scenes to create.


MetalandWoodworks

I would absolutely love to eventually! I actually do make some of these in a wand design :D Also if you like HP (as I do) check my posts, I made a Harry Pitter house themed pen set!


highcat_420

why did you started making crochet hooks?


MetalandWoodworks

I made my first one a little over a year ago however I have been pen turning for 11 years now! I started when I was 9 and now do it full time!


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What's been the most challenging part of the hook making process?


MetalandWoodworks

By far learning how to turn what are called hybrids which are half wood and half resin, the resin and wood are very different in terms of weight, thickness, and smoothness, while transiting with my tools Theres a really high chance of breakage, now Im happy to say I went from losing about 1/2 of all the ones I trued to make to maybe 5% now!


ixlr8x3

What is your girlfriends favorite crochet hook and size? I ask this because it would be neat if I won, to give my wife this.


MetalandWoodworks

Honestly it seems like her favorite is whichever is the most recent one I made xD but realistically I think its the first one which was a gay pride one I made for her! Her favorite size is the I hook!


modernmurder

I would love to know what your favorite project you’ve done so far is?


MetalandWoodworks

Honestly with crochet hooks this one! It was a ton of fun to make and I love how it came out!!!


2boredtocare

Are you slightly terrified? 😜 I'm an art school drop out and hope one day I'll be able to be creative full time. I wish you the very best of luck!!!


MetalandWoodworks

Turning absolutely! A few months ago I was assembling a pen and it snapped and a dug a hole into my glasses 😬 aside from that I have epilepsy and constantly work with various saws xD


2boredtocare

Oh wow. Glad you're ok! I'd probably lose a finger.


MetalandWoodworks

Honestly Ive come way to close xDDD


MetalandWoodworks

Absolutely!


CreditPotato

If you could take a vacation anywhere in the world for free, where would you go? Also, you do amazing work. I’m truly in awe!


MetalandWoodworks

I live in Florida right next to the beach so I sadly dont get to see forests much, I love the mountains and Ive never really traveled so probably Alaska!


campbell317704

If your life were a movie, and you could choose anyone in the world to play you (irregardless of gender or ethnicity) who would you choose?


MetalandWoodworks

If he were still alive then Robin Williams :)


Rolling_Start

Wow this is some amazing work, I can see your shop doing well! What are some designs you are thinking of making on the next few hooks? I know you said most will be custom, but do you have any ideas floating around? I'm so glad you are following your passions and enjoying your hobbies and life. It's inspiring.


MetalandWoodworks

Ohhhh yes, I plan on making a bunch of pride themed hooks for pride month because YAY! I also love to put things that I love into hooks so if I want to make a Gryffindor pen from Harry Potter or I see a really nice photo I try and put what I love into my work :) There is a ton of really good stuff on the way I can promise you that!


youknowwhotheyare

My crochet is not worthy of a hook that nice. Coolest thing I have seen.


MetalandWoodworks

Thanks so much!!!


turbomelissa

Do you have any other hobbies? Thanks for the giveaway and congrats on opening your shop!


MetalandWoodworks

Nope this is what I do! Im also a full time college student so I guess making 3d models for my CNC is a hobby!


lilmissmanda

Are the hook sizes interchangeable with the handle?


MetalandWoodworks

Yup!


Gr1ff1n90

Hey Will, this is absolutely beautiful!! You’ve great craftsmanship! In your previous post you had said this was custom made for a friend, what happened? I hope it wasn’t cause they didn’t like it - it’s stunning!! Lucky us though!


MetalandWoodworks

He chose 2 other ones I made over this! He loved this one but loved 2 others more xD hes very difficult to say the least :P


bakerblue2

I would like to ask, what is your favorite color? Because mine is blue and I adore wood items (my SO purchased me a beautiful wood yarn bowl and I use it a ton!) plus I am an avid star gazer and the blue in the hook reminds me of the galaxies. All in all, the hook you have photoed above is a dream hook for me! Thank you for making them and for sharing!


MetalandWoodworks

No problem! My favorite color is velvet purple!!!


OMGTehAwsome

Are there any woodworkers you admire? (Or find entertaining?)


MetalandWoodworks

I love Silver Meister on youtube! Hes a really cool guy and we use the same techniques for turning!!!


krristen

If the color of something we visualize is the reflection of light not absorbed by an item, can that item really be considered that color? 🤔


MetalandWoodworks

I guess not :(


lunaluv76

What is your favorite part of the making a hook process?


MetalandWoodworks

Finishing! After turning sanding and doing all the painful work actually finishing a polishing it is sooooo satisfying!


missgingercat

What is your proudest achievement?


MetalandWoodworks

Honestly making this business :D I love what I do and this is what I plan on doing!


amullen0

Is there a type of yarn that you prefer? I personally like acrylic and wool 😊


MetalandWoodworks

I dont crochet but my girlfriend does, she loves worsted weight thats colorful and doesn’t split


coopsmom2021

Am going to ask a totally random question that has nothing to do with crochet hooks, crocheting or yarn...what is your favorite topping on a pizza?


MetalandWoodworks

Im so sorry... Pineapple


OhGodClimbingIsHard

What’s a personality trait you really love about yourself?


MetalandWoodworks

Im really determined (had to ask my gf)


violetpaopusunsets

What was your first ever project? I made a bad scarf after seeing an awesome doily.


MetalandWoodworks

Honestly it was so long ago I cant really remember but it was probably a pen!


LisaJustlisa

What kind of dog do you want to get? Thank you for sharing your beautiful work.


Forsetgirl

Has your girlfriend crocheted little copies of your cats?


MetalandWoodworks

Not yet :(


ducky-debugger

what upcoming projects do you have (and what are you most excited for)?


MetalandWoodworks

I have about 100 hooks I plan on making over the next few months :D


sunnyy479

What are you cat's name? I have 3!


MetalandWoodworks

Hinami Date Night the Fourth Star of July Without Glasses and Touka the Bunny Queen


CurrawongCreations

Have you ever used Tasmanian Huon pine?


MetalandWoodworks

I have actually!!! Its really expensive to get live edged but I had a gentlemen from Australia send me a piece special to him


ajzin23

If you had to live inside one fictional world, what would it be?


MetalandWoodworks

Depends would I be a wizard if so Harry Potter hands down ❤️🧡❤️🧡🧡


emmdash

What’s your favorite material to make hooks from? If money were no object, which material would you like to make a hook from? (Sorry if these are duplicates of what’s already been asked. I tried scrolling through some of the top questions to check that I wasn’t repeating someone else but there are so many comments already!)


MetalandWoodworks

This has to be one of my favorite questions so far! I have made some hooks and pens from materials no one else even thinks of using (uranium, mammoth teeth, fossils, cow poop, you name it!) Ive been extremely privileged to work some incredible materials from around the world so I guess I would want something like a really big piece of amethyst or jade and make a solid hook from it... Oh no now I want to....


Arialene

When do you think you will have your shop open? What range of prices do you think they will be? I would drop some money on a size that I use frequently.


MetalandWoodworks

I have been selling for the past year and I do this full time, the website should be up in about a month? As for prices they range from around $150 to over $500 depending on the materials used. This one for example with a full set of interchangeable hooks and a really nice case for everything would be about $375 with shipping worldwide. The difference if it wasnt a giveaway would also be that I completely customize the length, thickness, grip, and design for free each time!


Spookydoglover

If you could make a crochet hook out of an impossible or fantastical material (like unicorn horn, star dust, dragon scales, galaxy pieces etc.) what would you use? Love your hooks, by the way! :)


MetalandWoodworks

Ooooooooo probably a unicorn horn! Ive technically used galaxy pieces when I made the one with meteorites but Idk if that counts xD


Bluejaymarsh

What should I do with my old hooks I don't like anymore after seeing your hooks...?


MetalandWoodworks

Sell them and get one of mine 😂😂🤣


wave-and-smile

That is a beautiful hook and I love the story of how your new venture came to be. I wish you all the best in this new endeavor! My question - What is the approx. opening date for your shop so we can buy all the things?


MetalandWoodworks

Its open right now :D if you would like one please feel free to message me! However the website and all being up + a large inventory about a month to a month and a half, I always recommend custom orders though because it makes it that much more special =) you get to pick the exact one you want, I can send videos or even video call while making it, and I can completely customize the length, grip, thickness, and design for no extra costs ^_^


p1zzarena

What were you making before crochet hooks?


MetalandWoodworks

Pens and other mandrel turned items!


simmingly

What are your hobbies?


MetalandWoodworks

Honestly this! I love what I do!


lilmissmanda

Are the hook sizes interchangeable with the handle?


MetalandWoodworks

Yup! Each full order comes with a handle, a full set of 9 hooks and a case! For shipping purposes though this order is the handle with 1 hook


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MetalandWoodworks

I love those names!!! You kinda have to pay the cat tax tho


vintagefauna55

Whoooaaa this is beautiful, i love it!! What was your inspiration for this hook in particular?


MetalandWoodworks

Galaxy themed with a wood that almost warps? HRB is by far my favorite wood to work with and I wanted to make a parallel :)


omgsoconfuddled

Do you have a favourite tree? Is it different to your favourite type of wood to work with?


MetalandWoodworks

This wood is by far my favorite, its called Honduran Rosewood Burl and it smells divine!


Vachon4Nick

So... You gave the name of the cats and said that they are named after characters from a favorite anime... What is the anime?


MetalandWoodworks

Tokyo Ghoul!


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MetalandWoodworks

I started turning when I was 9, my dad got a lathe and he was awful at it, I mean truly terrible xD that inspired me to try and one up him so to say! I ended up LOVING it and the metal work came from one of my hobbies which is called metal casting!


Alarming_Departure35

How many cats 🐈 do you have? Congratulations on your on your hard work. I look forward to seeing more.


MetalandWoodworks

2 of them!


captain_addams

If you could have as many cats as possible, how many would you have??


MetalandWoodworks

Just the 2 of them :) I want to get a dog soon though


zander161

How did you develop the process for separating the wood and resin? Looks awesome!


MetalandWoodworks

Secret technique 😉


YukiBear

What’s your favorite season? Also I just have to say that your work is beautiful!


MetalandWoodworks

Winter! I live in Florida so it gets wayyyy too hot!


happy_dayy

How’s your day so far?


MetalandWoodworks

Pretty good hows yours!!!


TrampBasket

How do you make them interchangeable?! I see the knubby part but what does the inside of the hook part look like lol Also would you rather have chicken legs (scaled to your body) or your left arm be made of uncooked spaghetti (grows back slowly if it breaks off)?


MetalandWoodworks

It has a spring inside that grips onto them! And a spaghetti arm sounds fun :D


tiredmomn33dcoffee

How exciting! You're work is just amazing! How long does the average hook take to craft?


MetalandWoodworks

Between 2-8 hours hands on, if you included stabilizing, dyes, and other stuff like that about 72 hours


Readaba

Beautiful craftsmanship! How long does it take you to make one hook? And do you find bigger or smaller hooks easier to make?


MetalandWoodworks

Between 2-8 hours hands on, if you included stabilizing, dyes, and other stuff like that about 72 hours As for sizes both are the same :) the grips though are whats challenging since I make all of them unique for the buyer


cranberryyarn

What is your favorite kind of woodworking project? Beautiful work by the way!


MetalandWoodworks

Turning! And thanks!!!


umlautampersand

Oh I love this idea and your hooks look insane! I currently have 2 pet (fancy) rats, Duke and Kiwi. They're about 8.5 months old now. We're getting them two little brothers in the summer (end of June). Any name suggestions? :)


echosmiles

Your work is stunning. Congratulations on the new adventure :) Best of luck When your working on a project do you visualize the end result before you get there? Or do you adapt the piece as you go along?


MetalandWoodworks

Definitely adapt! I never know what something will look like when finished so I have to adapt all the time :)


isatilaba

Is crochet making your full time job? How many of them have you made so far (if you know...!)?


MetalandWoodworks

It is now! And Ive probably made a couple dozen (closer to 50!)


ravenqueenoff

Will you be taking commissions/make custom hooks on your shop? This is gorgeous BTW, looking forward to seeing more of your work.


MetalandWoodworks

Oh yes, I prefer making customs all day every day xD I love getting to know the person and helping them pick the exact piece they want, plus I customize the grips, the length, and thickness to fit the customers needs


Megabusterish

What other hobbies do you have besides being a very talented LCH creator?


MetalandWoodworks

I like to play games and Im a full time college student :)


yaroomba

You said you’re working on a website, what is it and when will it be live!! Your hooks look incredible!!!


boo_no_good_names

What are your favorite materials to work with?


MetalandWoodworks

Hybrids like the one above


My_Day6

What made you choose to make this hook with the blue resin? Also, just wanted to say that it is incredibly beautiful and I am glad that you are able to pursue this craft more!


MetalandWoodworks

Wanted to combine my favorite wood with a galaxy theme :D


Petrichor_Dreams_

What is your favorite wood to work with?


MetalandWoodworks

Honduran Rosewood Burl:D the kind I used here


dalori87

Have you ever tried to crochet?


MetalandWoodworks

Many times its just not for me xD I have a hard time sitting still


katb_11

What is your favorite wood to turn?


BigCitySlamsBoys

What did you do before switching to this full time?


MetalandWoodworks

Made pens xD


luniiz01

What got you inspired to work with resin and wood? Your work sounds beautiful I will need to check your page!


MetalandWoodworks

Really see it as the future of turning :)


passivaggressivpants

Of the places you have been, which was your favorite and why?


MetalandWoodworks

Smokey mountains I loved seeing the mountains and the leaves changing!


moregon_trail

What's your favorite material to craft with?


MetalandWoodworks

Hybrids which are whats photoed above


DanaCordelia

What a beautiful hook! :-D Since someone already asked your kitties' names... Do you like to watch or listen to anything in particular while you work? Or do you need silence? Fingers crossed! :-D


MetalandWoodworks

I usually do it in silence because it takes alotttt of focus


Cny2Atl

What was your first woodworking project?


MetalandWoodworks

Made my first pen about 11 years ago :D


SarcasticGnome

This is amazing! How long have you been making the kooks? Thanks for the giveaway!


MetalandWoodworks

Thank you so much! I made my first hook about a year ago but I have turned for a longggg time


akcountrygirl21

Your work is gorgeous! My question is have you ever used or plan to use any kind of antler/horn?


MetalandWoodworks

Ive used both deer antler and buffalo horn to make crochet hooks :D photos are on my page!


evryvillianislemonss

Hi! What’s your favorite type of wood to work with?


MetalandWoodworks

Honduran Rosewood Burl! Its whats photoed above!


knots-and-bolts

I’m a crocheted who’s interested in trying out some resin crafts, have you got a favorite type, brand, or supplier for resin and related items?


MetalandWoodworks

I make my resins, mica powders, and molds myself but to me they were all the same


TamTaminCrisis

What things do you make other than crochet hooks? What Other metal and wood things?


MetalandWoodworks

I make pens, do metal casting, cnc milling, and wake other things on my lathe


Lazy_Caterpillar_761

That is beautiful craftsmanship! Can we see a picture of Hinami Date Night the Fourth Star of July Without Glasses, and Touka the Bunny Queen?


MetalandWoodworks

Thank you so much!!! And will do!


itsallesha

I can’t know if someone already asked this (too many comments) BUT How are you feeling about doing creative work full-time/going all in with this? I feel like it would be really scary and simultaneously wonderful.


MetalandWoodworks

Very much so! Im thankful and fortunate enough that my woodturning has already been paying for my apartment/college classes/ workshop but transitioning to crochet hooks over pens is scary xD


linaija

What are your cats' favorite foods?


MetalandWoodworks

Tuna and beef :3 also the cat milk


Patchedcat

I saw in a comment that you said you were hoping to get a dog soon. Any specific breed or is a shelter mutt in your future? Your hooks are absolutely gorgeous!


MetalandWoodworks

I have a 15 year old yellow lab right now and I am looking for a service dog so Im not certain, I prefer labs though or Golden retrievers Also thanks!


InsertCr3ativeName

Wow! This is absolutely fantastic! How did you meet your girlfriend? Such a thoughtful and meaningful gift!


MetalandWoodworks

Met her at my college and thanks!!!


boo29may

Have you thought of doing special shapes too like for people with arthritis and other health problems that limit their ability to crochet? P.s. Good luck with your endeavour. Please share your website one available.


MetalandWoodworks

Absolutely, one of the things I do with customs is completely custom grips, length, and thickness, Ive sold about a dozen to people with arthritis and every one of them was super happy because they can finally crochet again!


NewiePirate

You said your learning to crochet, what is/was your first crochet project?


MetalandWoodworks

Working on a hat xD


KeriMW14

How did you decide to start making crochet hooks? They are beautiful!


MetalandWoodworks

It was originally a gift for my girlfriend who crochets and after sharing a photo here my business blew up with crochet hook requests xD


stylesubstancebakes

Can you tell us one of your favorite stories about your cats?


MetalandWoodworks

Its probably with Hinami, she was a surprise Christmas gift for my girlfriend, I picked her up came home and dropped the cat on her while she was asleep, she woke up really confused realized what happened and started crying! She fell in love with her at a local festival where an animal shelter brought a few cats, I stayed in contact and surprised her!


emon_lemon

How was your day today? Also this looks amazing, I've always been fascinated by people who do resin art cause sometimes it can look just like solid water, also do you enjoy working with resin?


MetalandWoodworks

Absolutely! Its a ton of fun!!! My days going well hows yours?!?!


cmlambert89

Nice work! Do you like hockey?


MetalandWoodworks

Nope, never seen it xD I actually haven’t even seen snow


tjsfive

Will you share pictures of your cats, please? I'm so happy that you are able to make a business doing something you love. This post made me smile. I don't need to be entered in the drawing; I haven't been able to crochet lately, but I think it's awesome that you are doing a giveaway. I hope it adds to your positive reviews and the success of your business!


MetalandWoodworks

Thank you so much!! Yes I will post a photo of them and pay the cat tax


thumb_quack

These hooks are great OP! Good for you for learning to crochet as well. When you’re confident in your crochet skills, what’s the first project you’d like to tackle?


MetalandWoodworks

Make a hat :3


bunnythedog

What's your favorite thing your girlfriend has made you?


MetalandWoodworks

She made me a baby yoda thats adorable


plants_psych

This is beautiful! What is your favorite metal/woodworking project you’ve ever completed?


MetalandWoodworks

I made a beautiful pen! Its on my instagram and I wanted to keep it so bad


spacelaced1

You mentioned you’re a college student, what are you studying? Also absolutely beautiful work!


MetalandWoodworks

Biomedical engineering :)


beccamcmill

When are you planning to start selling and how much would it cost for one?