on 3/1/03 6:33 PM, bicep2003 <bicep2003@...> at bicep2003@... wrote: G'day Joe, Yes I agree.if we're at least a little active the group could grow. I...
Hello to all. I am a married mother of two that enjoys most things "country". I have seen this furniture at craft shows and I love it. Last year my husband...
Hi Joe, I am in BC too. As for Noel's question, I have seen chairs made up of almost anything lately. I guess if eucalyptus is a hardwood there couldn't be...
Hi all, Since there are some new folks on the list, I thought I would post some links to various twig and rustic furniture resources. Here they are: Tenon...
Over the weekend I finished my willow chair with a mixture of spar varnish and a small amount of cherry wood stain. I don't know if the stain is necessary but...
You can use virtually any material, but they do have different characteristic and some bend much easier then others for your arms, backs, etc. In relation to...
All I know is I tried to finish a willow chair frame that had been sitting for a long time and it was h*ll trying to get the nails through, so I gave up. Even...
The following questionnaire pertains to a project being conducted by a local furniture shop. The intent of the study is to better understand the needs and...
Hi Y'All: I'm a fifth generation rustic furniture maker living in Kentucky. I trace my roots back to Daniel Boone. I make twig furniture and crafts from...
I just joined the list tonite. I got the urge to make a chair last fall. Our winter came upon us so fast i was unable to make one. This summer I have been...
Thankyou for the welcome and reply. Yes looks like a very very quiet group! maybe everyones out making furniture? Its been too hot here in Manitoba to be out...
Try starting with something simple like a trellis or wall hanging of some sort. Collect magazine articles with pictures of twig furniture to help inspire you....
thank you, I have always wanted a garden trellis, is that too hard for a beginner?--- On Sun 08/24, igglebix < no_reply@yahoogroups.com > wrote:From:...
Garden trellis would be perfect for a beginner. Go to the library and check out the book called Making Bent Willow Furniture. Its a good inspiration for...
Catherine, Wow! you have twig fever realy bad!! thank you for all of the help, I'm realy excited now. where do you find your willow?Joelle--- On Sun 08/24,...
Hi all! Hi! My name is Wendy and I live in Il. I would like to find a group of fellow rustics that would like to share ideas with and learn tips from...
Hi everyone... my name is Kathryn and I live in Prince Edward Island, in Canada and my husband and myself are just starting to make twig furniture.. in fact we...
Hi Evelyn.. since this message was sent way back in march or so I'm not sure if you're still around.. my husband and I have just started planning to make twig...
Kathryn, Hi nice to meet ya Congratulations on the purchase of your new country home. I live on a little over 4 acres here in Illinois. It has willow,...
Evelyn, Kat mentioned that you were interested in making a headboard what type did you want to make? If you are thinking of one made of bentwood willow, you...
The willow chair sounds interesting...may we see a picture? I promised pictures a week ago, but i got carried away canning and lost all track of time and...
Oh thats the book I have ! its Great and its inspired me! You will notice my plant stand is from that book Interesting we have a Katherine from PEI Im...
catherine, Did you send a photo of your plant stand and bird cage or other projects with the email? It didn't go through because i think the board is set up to...
Catherine, What books have you checked out so far? Which ones do you like the best? Do you plan on working strictly with Willow? Could you tell me what...
for those who might be interested I uploaded a couple photos of my work. I uploaded a photo of a bentwood willow chair and an childs mulberry and willow chair....
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