Timber for Sculpture & Artists

At Wilky’s Timber, we supply unique salvaged timber suited to sculptors, artists, designers and makers who want material with character, history and integrity.

Many artists struggle to find timber that isn’t uniform, mass-produced or imported. We work differently — sourcing, milling and preparing timber ourselves so you can access pieces that feel alive, not manufactured.

The salvaged logs that arrive in the yard arrive in all shapes and sizes and we keep the most interesting shapes for future projects. 

Whether you're carving, chainsaw sculpting, turning, or creating large-scale public works, we can help you find timber that suits your vision.

 

Timber with Character — Not Uniform Boards

Artists rarely want perfect, identical timber. They want movement, grain, knots, voids and history.

Our sculpture timber often includes:

• Salvaged Australian hardwoods

• Victorian Cypress

• Reclaimed structural timber

• Large-section beams and slabs

• Natural forked and branched sections

• Character-rich offcuts and specialty pieces

• Oversize logs suitable for chainsaw carving

Because we mill in-house, we can also cut pieces to suit your intended work — from rough sculpture blanks to large slabs or dimensional blocks.

 

Salvaged Timber with a Story

Much of our material is recovered from:

• Demolition sites

• Agricultural windbreaks

• Storm-damaged trees

• Retired farm structures

• Historic buildings and infrastructure

This means each piece carries history — something many artists intentionally seek when creating meaningful work.

Using salvaged timber also reduces demand for newly harvested material, making it a responsible choice for environmentally conscious creators.

 

Custom Sculpture Blanks

If you're working toward a specific concept, we can help prepare timber to suit your project.

We regularly provide:

• Chainsaw carving logs

• Turning blanks

• Large carving blocks

• Slabs for sculptural furniture

• Structural sections for installation work

• Mortised or shaped timber where required

Tell us:

• Desired species

• Rough dimensions

• Intended use

• Whether drying is required

• Timeline

We'll help match available material or prepare something specifically for your needs.

 

Large-Scale & Public Art Projects

We regularly handle large-section timber suitable for:

• Public sculpture

• Outdoor installations

• Landscape features

• Architectural artwork

• Civic and commercial art projects

Our experience handling heavy timber allows us to prepare and move large pieces safely, reducing the risk of cracking, instability or handling damage.

 

Green vs Seasoned Timber

We supply both green (fresh) and seasoned (dry) timber depending on the needs of your work.

Green timber is often preferred for:

• Chainsaw carving

• Rough shaping

• Large sculptural forms

Seasoned timber is typically suited to:

• Fine carving

• Furniture sculpture

• Detailed finishing work

If you're unsure what suits your method, we’re happy to discuss your project.

 

Selecting Timber in Person

Many artists prefer to select pieces visually — and we encourage that.

You're welcome to:

• Visit the yard

• Browse available logs and slabs

• Discuss ideas and constraints

• Reserve pieces for later work

Every piece is different, and often the right timber suggests the direction of the artwork itself.

 

Working with Artists

We value working relationships with artists and understand the experimental nature of creative work.

That means:

• Flexible sizing where possible

• Access to unusual shapes

• Advice on grain behaviour

• Honest discussion about drying and movement

• Assistance sourcing rare or unusual pieces

If you're exploring a concept, we’re always interested in hearing about it.

 

Enquire About Sculpture Timber

If you're looking for timber for a sculpture or art project, get in touch with details about your work.

Include:

• Project type

• Approximate size

• Preferred species (if known)

• Timeline

• Whether pickup or delivery is required

📩 Contact us to discuss available sculpture timber or upcoming salvaged material.

Or visit the yard to browse available pieces.