25 July 08,
Wide arm in White Cedar
A lot of you have requested the wide arm option. The 5/4" x 12" Redwood generally requires varnish because
although it is weather resistant, it ages rougher than White Cedar. For those who don't want to varnish, the wide
arm in Cedar is here! Ten inches ( 10" x 5/4" ) is the best I can get; width is a major issue with Cedar. It will stay
flat and weather grey. I offer this at no extra cost. This is limited to availability, but for the time being the supply
seems OK
Pictured foreground; White Cedar, 5/4" x 10". Next ; standard 2" x 8" arm. Background; varnished 5/4" x 12"
Redwood arms.
Wide arm in White Cedar
A lot of you have requested the wide arm option. The 5/4" x 12" Redwood generally requires varnish because
although it is weather resistant, it ages rougher than White Cedar. For those who don't want to varnish, the wide
arm in Cedar is here! Ten inches ( 10" x 5/4" ) is the best I can get; width is a major issue with Cedar. It will stay
flat and weather grey. I offer this at no extra cost. This is limited to availability, but for the time being the supply
seems OK
Pictured foreground; White Cedar, 5/4" x 10". Next ; standard 2" x 8" arm. Background; varnished 5/4" x 12"
Redwood arms.
19 September 08,
The Grand Lodge Table
The table skirt and legs have evolved to a more dramatic look this season. Over the winter I'll be
experimenting with the limited use of color. There will also be an indoor model with some detailing.
Give me your input! I'm really excited about how this series develops.
The Grand Lodge Table
The table skirt and legs have evolved to a more dramatic look this season. Over the winter I'll be
experimenting with the limited use of color. There will also be an indoor model with some detailing.
Give me your input! I'm really excited about how this series develops.
2 November 08,
New procedure for the steam bent upper brace
I've added 3/32" in thickness and went from 1 3/4" to 2 1/2" screws. Doesn't sound like
much, but it adds another step up in strength & quality (with no sacrifice to looks). My material
cost remains the same, but it means a little more time in the steam box.
New procedure for the steam bent upper brace
I've added 3/32" in thickness and went from 1 3/4" to 2 1/2" screws. Doesn't sound like
much, but it adds another step up in strength & quality (with no sacrifice to looks). My material
cost remains the same, but it means a little more time in the steam box.
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31 March 2009
Corner covers
The metal hardware is occasionally visible,
especially with taller tables and indented
skirts.. This removable wood cover solves that
problem.
Corner covers
The metal hardware is occasionally visible,
especially with taller tables and indented
skirts.. This removable wood cover solves that
problem.
Laminated legs
This is meant for painted pieces. Lamination
prevents checking. Traditionally, the random
checking is part of the rustic charm. The lamination
gives a more crisp and contemporary look.
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5 April 2009
Fair Trade Zapotec Tapestries/ Rugs
The Bautista family has a history of spinning and weaving wool in the Zapotec tradition, that spans more than 700 years. They
live and work in Teotatlan de Valle, state of Oaxaca, Mexico. The wool is local, the dyes are all natural, it is hand carded, hand
spun, dyed, and woven in traditional designs.
I met Gustavo Bautista at the mercado de artesantes in the old city section of Oaxaca. Gustavo took me out to Teotatlan to see his
family's work and I brought back these selected pieces
All these pieces are offered "fair trade" in that they are direct from the producer, imported and sold by myself. By cutting out 3 or
4 steps in the marketing of these rugs, I am able to give the Bautistas their Oaxacan retail price, and get the selection of the best
pieces for my customers here, at a reasonable price.
Fair Trade Zapotec Tapestries/ Rugs
The Bautista family has a history of spinning and weaving wool in the Zapotec tradition, that spans more than 700 years. They
live and work in Teotatlan de Valle, state of Oaxaca, Mexico. The wool is local, the dyes are all natural, it is hand carded, hand
spun, dyed, and woven in traditional designs.
I met Gustavo Bautista at the mercado de artesantes in the old city section of Oaxaca. Gustavo took me out to Teotatlan to see his
family's work and I brought back these selected pieces
All these pieces are offered "fair trade" in that they are direct from the producer, imported and sold by myself. By cutting out 3 or
4 steps in the marketing of these rugs, I am able to give the Bautistas their Oaxacan retail price, and get the selection of the best
pieces for my customers here, at a reasonable price.
Gustavo's mother carding
wool
wool
Leopoldo Bautista at his
loom
loom
Gustavo shows his cactus
planting. During the rainy
season the cochineal worm
is harvested to produce the
deepest red dye
planting. During the rainy
season the cochineal worm
is harvested to produce the
deepest red dye
A Zapotec "tapete".
These have been a
traditional accessory in the
style of the Grand Lodges
These have been a
traditional accessory in the
style of the Grand Lodges