Month: July 2013
Nature versus Machine: Twisted Wood
These pictures show the whimsey of nature contrasted with the skill of a wood carver. Nature submits a twisted ivy stalk and the wood carver submits an oak bed post. The oak sample is much stronger with exact measurements. Nature can produce twisted ivy stalks all day long without a break.
We are thinking about incorporating the ivy into a lamp stand. Maybe the old oak post will make a lamp stand too. We have left over twisted ivy in our wood inventory if you’re interested in samples.
Purple Heart Goblet
Every now and then we find a piece of wood so unique all work stops until we get a chance to play with our new treasure. This week: Purple Heart Juniper.
We received a trunk of juniper to create something and discovered a striking band of purple heart wood that ran through the entire sample.
We commissioned a local wood maestro, Designs by Tomas, to lathe samples into something that would show off the unique characteristics.The result is a stunning goblet and a matching bowl. The sample is finished in beeswax.