Bumps and Wiggles

Posted on Dec 17, 2010 in Finished projects | Comments Off on Bumps and Wiggles

Bumps and Wiggles

This wall sculpture is called “Bumps and Wiggles.” It is one of my early overlay projects and is a culmination of many shop experiments. Its dimensions are about 29×14 inches. The outer frame is built from Oak and Purpleheart, the body of the piece is comprised of several woods including; Zirocote, Maple, Mohagony, Blackwood and Bocote.

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Maple, Cherry, and Purpleheart Wall Art

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Maple, Cherry, and Purpleheart Wall Art

Maple, Cherry, and Purpleheart Wall Art. This piece represents a section of the San Juan River in Northern New Mexico and was inspired by a fishing trip. It is built in relief, the “river” is Purpleheart, the surrounding “land” is Birdseye Maple, and the thin frame is cherry.

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Manywood Wall Art

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Manywood Wall Art

This pair of wall pieces is comprised by many woods including: Walnut, Mohagany, Maple, Gancalo Alves, Blackwood, Purpleheart, and Ash. These pieces utilize what I call “overlay” technique, and are constructed from solid pieces of wood , not veneer. These examples were built for my siblings.

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Cherry Burl Wood Bowl

Posted on Oct 31, 2010 in Finished projects | Comments Off on Cherry Burl Wood Bowl

Cherry Burl Wood Bowl

This distinctive piece has a unique grain pattern from cherry burl. A burl is a tumorous growth that can be found on the trunk or branch of a tree. Large pieces of burl wood are very rare and prized by wood craftsmen. This bowl is about 4 3/4″ in diameter.

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Mesquite Wood Bowl with Natural Edge

Posted on Oct 16, 2010 in Finished projects | Comments Off on Mesquite Wood Bowl with Natural Edge

Mesquite Wood Bowl with Natural Edge

Handsome 4 1/2″ diameter bowl made of mesquite wood. Has a modern look and a natural edge.

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Knotted Mesquite Wood Bowl

Posted on Sep 13, 2010 in Finished projects | Comments Off on Knotted Mesquite Wood Bowl

Knotted Mesquite Wood Bowl

This wooden bowl has the distinction of being carved from a “knotty” piece of Mesquite wood. It is approximately 4 1/2″ in diameter and shows off the natural division of the heartwood and the sapwood.

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