Hi all, I'm a long admirer of twig furniture, but never tried making it. The latter may soon change. I've recently moved back into my old place, where the...
I joined this site a little while ago. I've looked at all the photos here. You people are very talented. I have yet to make any type of furniture. So far I've...
I perferr a twist nail or sometimes called ardox nail. there are many that air nail if you nail from both angles it holds better. I use them for sculpting...
Just do it! There are no rules. :) Experiment with bark retention, nailing vs. drill & screw, or even connect with twisted wire. I've started using Bush...
good advice! it is all good ... From: drgoodharp To: twigfurniture@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2006 9:08 AM Subject: [Twig Furniture] Re: quince...
Hi Y'All: I recently found the Mother Lode of wild river cane near me in Nothern Kentucky. This native cane is true American bamboo that grows along the rivers...
I don't have a written design or photos of my flutes. I'm part Cherokee and learned how to make flutes, game calls and other things from my Grandfather. Your...
Have you considered exploring the river cane basketry tradition of your Cherokee heritage? As a basketmaker, I understand that knowledge and skills of river...
... wrote: <snip> ... Nope. I'm a dedicated rustic furniture maker. Its my business. Our family has been making rustic furniture for generations. I'm more...
Howdy: I'm having a ball learning to work with wild river cane. So far I've learned that the small diameter pieces (about the thickness of a little finger) can...
Hi Folks, Never thought I'd join a group, but this is fun! Ah, for some Wisteria! My son-in-law took theirs out and chipped it a few months ago... now this! ...
The corkscew willow is good for inside furniture. It is what I have in my home. ... From: smiles_gregg To: twigfurniture@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday,...
hey you check you spelling corkscrews are also good for growing make wonderful trees and can be used multiply for richard bullock <willowman52000@...>...
Greetings: I've collected a treasure trove of great found objects that I have been incorporating in to my rustic creations. I'm visiting local thrift shops and...
Greetings all, Fall is definitely in the air here. Summer has been a mad rush building Outdoor Patio furniture using Fir and Alder logs and our 4 year old pile...
I like to go curbside shopping for wood metal and lost objects. latest project is overlaying a ironing board with willow (mosaic twig work) a chair completely...
I'm having the best luck with the local Goodwill Industries stores. The prices are right and my purchases go to helping them support the hiring and employment...
the furniture that you are talking about I call Franken furniture or mutant furniture. I rarely buy wood for my furniture. I salvage great wood from the...
... or mutant furniture. I recently "Frankenized" some old childrens chairs and made them in to plant stands. A customer thought they were cute and had me ...
Ben is interested in buying and selling chairs potential customer ... From: drgoodharp To: twigfurniture@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006...
Congrats on your success story and many happy rustic returns. As a kid, I lived on a farm in the State of Washington. I haven't see fir or alder since. My...
Hi Y'all: I had a great weekend at the Autumn Fest Craft Show in Grant County, Kentucky. Sales were okay and several custom orders were taken. Many new...
Good idea Richard. I just posted a couple of new pics of my work in my album. Maybe everyone can update their albums so we can see what everyone has been...
Hello all, Good idea to see new pictures - Buffalo Bob and I have been working on a catalogue of our pieces. I have put them into our file. It is nice to take...
I added a few of my pictures to the twig group for more see www.bimwillow.com ... From: richard bullock To: twigfurniture@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday,...
I'm doing a show or a gallery demo just about every weekend. I'll remind myself to take some pictures. rg ... work. Is that possable? Have been doing some...
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