Elongated Bowl Form in Spotted Gum
I have just completed this shallow bowl form in Spotted Gum today. This is a long freeform organic shape with large overhang and a very small base. I've created it as a functional item, although it's really more art-functional than straight functional ... due, of course to the small footprint.
This piece measures 470mm (18.5") x 130mm (5.1") x 40mm (1.6").
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Comments (0) September 17, 2009
Wren Timbers :: Cairns :: Australia
Wren timbers is a specialty supplier of fine cabinet timbers and building supplies in Cairns (Australia). The business is owned and operated by Bruce Allen who has a strong specialty in timbers from Papua New Guinea.
They also have an in-house machine shop where they manufacture moldings, decking, flooring, paneling, windows, doors, staircases and other components as well as supplying a wide range of sawn, dressed and turned timbers.
Contact :: Bruce Allen :: http://www.wrentimbers.com.au
Comments (0) September 16, 2009
Wide New Guinea Rosewood
I just received my shipment of sawn timber from the timber merchant (Wren Timbers) I use in Cairns (Australia). I particularly wanted a wide piece of New Guinea Rosewood (Amboyna - Pterocarpus indicus) for a project lurking in the back of my mind. To my joy, Bruce had a 450mm (18 inch) wide board which he sent up to me with my order of jarrah, kauri and silver ash.
Wren timbers imports timber straight from New Guinea ... so, there are often some special finds when the container comes in. This 18 inch board is really wide. It's rare these days to see timber of that dimension. New Guinea Rosewood is quite stable, so there is no cupping or warping and the wood is very dry. I'm looking forward to some spare time to start the little project that I have in mind ... stay tuned.
Comments (0) September 16, 2009
Fine Bowl Miniature in Figured Queensland Maple
This is a miniature fine bowl in figured Queensland maple.
I made a really big bowl a few years ago and named it "The Wedding Bowl" ... long story. It was stunning ... great shape and highly figured. One of the off-cuts from the initial shaping contained some of the figure wood, so I kept it ... and finally got around to doing something.
The piece of wood was only small ... at about 10 inches long ... so, my options were limited. I chose to create a miniature which reflected the shape and style of the original wedding bowl.
I have done several miniatures in the past and they always attract attention. This is probably my favourite to date.
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Comments (0) September 16, 2009
Serving Dishes in Forest Redgum
I completed this pair of dishes in April 2009. They are borne of reclaimed building timber stock and are quite highly figured.
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Comments (0) September 16, 2009
Three Serving DIshes in Jarrah
I completed three shallow dishes in jarrah a while back. They are all sold already, although I'm only just gettinf to putting them on the site now.
As often happens, I was cutting a board of jarrah into utensil blanks for sale at FOREST TREASURES when it became apparent that the figuring in the wood would be better utilized in something of a bit more 'displayable' nature. Hence, a set of dishes.
The board was only an inch thick so the dishes are quite shallow. They still have a nice freeform flowing shape though ... and great color.
It's always quite a challenge to create depth and shape into a form from a thin piece of wood ... there's not a lot of scope there. In fact, this wouldn't work at all if it wasn't for the fact that the forms I create are so thin. I was quite happy with the way these pieces finished up.
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Comments (0) September 15, 2009
Chopsticks
I just finished a couple pairs of modern chopsticks and rests.
Comments (0) September 12, 2009
Freeform Hair Stick in Jarrah
Ok, maybe it's not exactly sculptural art, but I've been making these hair sticks for a while and selling them locally and on Etsy. They are quite popular.
The hairsticks are hand made, smooth sanded and fully sealed. They can be worn in wet hair with no risk of changing color, oxidizing or going 'furry'. Most of my sticks are around 8 inches long, although I do make shorter and longer versions. I make single and double sticks with a simple curved design as well as 2 prong hair forks.
Comments (0) September 12, 2009