URUKEHU
Nature-Inspired Art - Handmade In Aotearoa.URUKEHU Adhesive Masks
Bring a little forest to your next project.
The mixed tree line features a variety of trees to create a more natural, varied treeline across furniture, timber, signs and other creative projects.
Use with spirit based wood dye or paint.
Choose your size:
Craft size - 25cm long
Perfect for smaller projects, signs and craft projects.
Project size - 58cm long
Made for larger furniture and statement projects.
What’s included?
1 Mixed tree line adhesive mask
2 practice masks
application instructions + QR code to our tutorial
SINGLE USE ADHESIVE MASK.
The current tutorial demonstrates application with wood dye. A paint application tutorial is coming soon.
Always test your chosen product and technique on a practice mask first.
Your creative adventure begins here.
Bring a little forest to your next project.
The pine tree line is created for adding a natural forest-inspired detail to furniture, timber, signs and other creative projects.
Use with spirit based wood dye or paint.
Choose your size
Craft size - 25cm long
Perfect for smaller projects, signs and craft pieces.
Project size - 58cm long
Made for larger furniture and statement projects.
What’s included?
One pine tree line adhesive mask
Two practice masks
Application instruction + QR code to our tutorial.
SINGLE USE adhesive mask.
The current tutorial demonstrates application with Woody a paint application tutorial is coming soon.
Always test your chosen product and technique on a practice mask first.
Your creative adventure begins here.
Bring a little wildflower magic to your next project.
The wildflower mask features a delicate, natural wildflower design to add a touch of the outdoors to furniture, timber, signs and other creative projects.
Use with spirit based wood dye or paint.
Choose your size:
Craft size - 25cm long
Perfect for smaller projects, signs and craft projects.
Project size - 58cm long
Made for larger furniture and statement projects.
What’s included?
1 Wildflower adhesive mask
2 practice masks
Application instructions + QR code to the tutorial
SINGLE USE ADHESIVE MASK.
The current tutorial demonstrates application with wood dye. A paint application tutorial is coming soon.
Always test your chosen product and technique on a practice mask first.
Your creative adventure begins here 🌼
Original URUKEHU Wood Art
This 3D wooden frog is perched on a mossy rock, with each piece carefully hand cut, hand shaped and hand painted to bring out its character and detail.
Mounted on a solid wood base and sealed with lacquer for a protective finish, this little guy is a one of a kind piece made with plenty of time, care and a love for nature.
Perfect for adding a little woodland charm to your office, home or a perfect gift for those nature lovers!
24cm x 16cm
A quiet visitor, captured in layers of timber.
Inspired by one of New Zealand’s most familiar garden birds, this handcrafted wooden sparrow celebrates the beauty in everyday life. Each layer is individually cut, sanded, stained and assembled by hand (including the frame and backer) allowing the natural grain of the timber to become part of the artwork itself.
Designed to bring warmth and a connection to nature into your home, this piece is perfect for bird lovers.
41cm x 32cm
A circular solid acacia wood artwork, hand-stained to reveal a layered mountain landscape inspired by memory and place. Rolling hills and distant maunga (mountain) emerge through warm tones of light and shadow, shaped intuitively rather than strictly observed.
A landscape felt as much as seen.
Sealed with pure Tung oil and finishing wax.
40cm diameter | Solid acacia wood
A reminder to slow down and notice the little things.
Inspired by childhood memories of sitting in the grass and admiring tiny daises, this layered wooden daisy celebrates simple moments that often become our favourite memories.
Each petal has been individually cut, shaped, sanded to create a soft natural texture, while the centre brings warmth and happiness to any space.
This piece brings a little sunshine indoors.
38cm Diameter
Inspired by the sculptural beauty of the Alocasia, this handcrafted wooden wall piece brings together natural timber, earthy tones, and clean, minimalist design.
The solid timber frame and slatted backer are handcrafted, stained in a rich Dark Oak finish, then protected with a blend of natural oil and wax to enhance the wood’s character while creating a soft, satin sheen.
The layered Alocasia is cut from MDF, individually hand-painted in a deep botanical green, and sealed for a durable, lasting finish. The exposed timber veins add warmth and contrast, celebrating the natural materials used throughout the piece.
Designed to complement Nordic, rustic, and modern interiors, this artwork brings a quiet, organic statement to any living space.
Handmade in New Zealand
Solid timber frame and slatted backer
Dark Oak wood stain
Finished with natural oil and wax
A timeless piece for plant lovers!
30 × 22 cm
Hand cut, hand sanded and shaped with intention, this mountain inspired board is crafted from solid Rimu wood, known for its rich colour, beautiful grain and lasting strength.
Finished with food safe cutting board oil and a protective layer of food safe wax, this board is ready for everyday use, from serving platters and grazing tables to daily chopping in the kitchen.
A functional art piece designed to bring a touch of Aotearoa’s landscape into your home.
50×20 cm
Meet the Artist
Kia Ora, I’m jess, A kiwi Artist, maker, and mum of two, creating nature-inspired creations here in Aotearoa.
I work across a mix of creative mediums, from wooden wall art and layered designs to furniture art, and my range of adhesive masks - designed to help you bring my nature inspired designs into your own creative projects.
My inspiration comes from the natural world around me, native landscapes, mountains, trees, birds, calming textures and anything that feels earthy and grounding.
love creating designs that can be enjoyed n different ways, whether its a handmade piece of art for your home or an adhesive mask that lets you get creative and put my style onto your own furniture or timber projects.
Everything I create is made with a love for natural materials, simple forms and that uniquely Aotearoa feel.
Thanks for being here and supporting my mahi - It truly means a lot.
Jess Sayer | Urukehu
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Holding quiet places.
The forest line is subtle, almost like a memory, blending into the natural wood grain and tones. A space that feels grounding. It represents the quiet places I go back to - the hills, the trees, the moments of breath between chaos.
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Monstera Magic.
The natural warmth and richness of NZ Rimu, used to create a depth, shadow and light. This represents my love for tropical plants and their beauty.
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Moon-lit Nights.
The Moon is full, illuminating all that was hidden, a space that feels vast and mighty, at the same time comforting. It represents late nights of wonder, quiet beauty and feeling free.
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Kawakawa Care.
The holes and lines are subtle, letting the natural wood grain speak. NZ kawakawa, a plant that aided in my health journey. This is a reminder of my journey, how far I’ve traveled, and my respect and aroha for Māori medicine.
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Misty Mountains
Inspired by New Zealand’s rugged landscapes, This duo blends art and history into one surface. I worked with layered stain to form the soft mist and distant ranges, keeping the original grain visible so the dressers past could breathe beneath the artwork.
