THE BUTTERSTAMP WORKSHOP

We manufacture three-dimensional castings of antique buttermolds from our private collection. The original molds are hand-carved, wooden stamps ranging in size from 2 3/8" to 5" in diameter. The more common motifs are pineapples, strawberries, cows and wheat sheaves; but we also own more unusual molds like a rooster, an anchor, a shell and a sheep... We offer our buttermold designs as decorative wall hangings cast in hydrastone with a hanger set into the back. They are then stained to look like the original wood molds and a light coat of satin acrylic is applied to give the piece the soft buttery oil-soaked patina of a well-used mold. This form of our product is meant to be decorative only and should not be used on food goods. These castings create a lovely effect of color and texture used either singly or as a group. they are especially appropriate in a country-style setting... We also manufacture a line of cranberry-colored, cinnamon-scented 100% beeswax ornaments. Many of the..

Also known as: Butterstamp Workshop

Primary location: Wiscasset United States