Tell us about what your doing and help liven up this group. Other than working on books I am building what I call Franken Furniture made from broken furniture...
Mr. Christensen The subject of your latest email posted to Twigfurniture group is not in keeping of the theme and nature of the group as i understand it. ...
I deleted his post and if he posts again I will ban him. I don't know how he got in unless one of the other moderators let him in. I guess it is possible he...
...sorry for the screwup on this. I don't know how you guys got involved in it. I dont know how I did, either, but am getting disconnected asap. I dont...
Thanks Dale. Rustic Blogging I think is a great way to promote a rustic show or the industry in general. Stalking the wild sassafras has been my passion the...
Hello everyone im new and would like to get some info on getting in to making twig and rustic furniture,i live in east central indiana are there any workshops...
Phil here is a link to where I will be teaching workshops http://gardenartists.cc/Bimwillow/class__show_schedules%202009.htm I also teach one on one for those...
Regular willow (sandbar willow) is $120.00 a bundle 12in in dia. This is all furniture grade. (arms seats backs) Sassafrass is depending on the size. same with...
Im looking for some 2" and 1" hickotry branches for some chairs i need to build, Im in northern michigan (Lewiston) any one have some for sale. need about...
I have all sorts of beautiful diamond willow in trhe basement, sandpapered babys bum smooth. I've thought of selling it but I think the prices they're...
For Sale: Logman II Tenon Maker. It makes 7 tenon sizes and includes a dust collector attachment. It was purchased brand new last year and used less than one...
Hi, I do hobby woodworking and was approached by friend to build her two willow chairs. doesn't look that hard. but first. how do I know what kind of willow is...
I would suggest one of my books for willow. you can see them at www.rusticfurnituremakers.com you can contact me to order. For making a Willow Chair I suggest...
We have heavy plum tree prunings - branches about 8"(20cm) in diameter. Would they be strong/durable enough for twig furniture? I haven't made twig furniture...
Hi: I'm a brand new member of the group. I made one willow and birch chair a few years ago, using instructions from a book. It was really fun, and the chair...
Liela, I have made and taught bentwood chairs myself from alder saplings. In Washington, you should contact Judy Zugish and Bill Roeder whose business is...
Hello, I'll be teaching in the Seattle area in late may and early june. Although the classes are not rustic furniture, they are rustic decor. I'm a broom...
I just finished an installation at Morton Arboretum Chicago It is for the Animal house theme. The project is a 16 foot raccoon made out of willow setting in a...
That's amazing Lawrence!!! I can't imagine taking on a project like that. How did you even begin??? How did you haul all that material to Chicago? I...
No furniture grade willow was used in this project. I used all crap willow. I clear cut the patches so they will come up straight in doing so I get a lot of...
Hey there! I'm just getting started in the world of Twig Furniture. I own a quarter section of land in Alberta that has a huge area covered with American...
I am proud to announce I have a new rustic (how to do it) book out showing the work of three women rustic furniture A step-by-step guide for creating home...
I hope all went well for rustic makers out there this year. Post on what is happening in your rustic life. I taught 30 workshops this year and three shows...