Made one at a time

Gifts they’ll keep forever.

Hand-worked solid copper, made to be given—for anniversaries, housewarmings, and the people who find joy in a well-loved kitchen.

Handmade copper tableware arranged for a place setting
Warmth, weight & a story in every piece.
Worked by handEach piece carries its maker’s mark
Pure solid copperRecycled and repurposed material
Made after you orderNot pulled from a factory shelf

The gift cooks reach for.

Small enough to surprise them. Useful enough to earn a permanent place in the kitchen. Beautiful enough to leave out.

Handmade copper herb stripper holding freshly stripped herbs Signature kitchen piece

For gardeners, hosts & home cooks

Handmade Copper Herb Stripper

$44.97

A practical little piece of copper craft for stripping leaves from sturdy stems. No batteries, no plastic, and no reason to hide it in a drawer.

  • Hammered and finished by hand
  • Solid copper develops a one-of-a-kind patina
  • A thoughtful gift for cooks who already have everything
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Photographed by E.P. Thompson for the Etsy shop.

Hand-hammered copper plate and serving utensils arranged on a table

Gift-worthy from first glance

Give something that gets better with age.

Copper doesn’t stay frozen in time. It deepens, warms, and records the life lived around it—making every piece more personal as the years pass.

1Choose for the personKitchen, tabletop, protection, or custom work.
2Made after you orderEach piece is formed by hand rather than mass-produced.
3Signed when space allowsA maker’s mark for the story that follows.

Loved as a gift. Kept for its craft.

Real customer words make the gift decision feel reassuring—and show exactly who each piece delights.

★★★★★
“The perfect gift for chefs & cooking lovers!! Amazing quality!”
Verified Etsy review
★★★★★
“Beautiful gift for my mother in law who grows her own herbs!”
Verified Etsy review
★★★★★
“The copper herb stripper was lovely and made a great gift.”
Verified Etsy review

Review excerpts and shop details sourced from the E.P. Thompson Etsy shop on September 20, 2026.

Southern California workshop

Made from scratch, not stamped from a mold.

Every item is made by hand after it’s ordered. Recycled and repurposed solid copper is cut, formed, hammered, and finished so the maker’s touch remains visible.

The small variations aren’t flaws. They’re the reason no two gifts tell exactly the same story.

E.P. Thompson
Handmade since 2013Copper goods with character and purpose
Anvil, hammers, gloves, and metalworking tools in the E.P. Thompson workshop

A more meaningful gift is waiting

Find the piece that feels like them.

Explore handcrafted copper for kitchens, anniversaries, milestones, and everyday rituals.

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