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When I am not working with plants I am constantly working on small design-build projects. These project help me keep my design mind sharp, and increase my familiarity with with new materials and shop skills. I often use materials reclaimed from garden projects, and have begun making custom pieces on commission.
Living Loom
Forged Rebar
September 2024
Outdoor steel loom frame, with grapevine "living warp", intended to be woven with a combination of cord, wire, and recycled or foraged materials found within the garden. Interlocking pieces hold the frame rigid and sturdy with no welding or other fixed-joinery.
Sauna Hooks
Forged Rebar
December 2022
Set of 6 unique towel hooks,
hand-forged individually.
Standing Loom
Fir, chain, 150 screws
November 2021
Standing loom frame, custom designed and built to create woven art up to five feet wide and tall. Angle adjustable for increased tilt and collapsible to 8 inches wide.
This standing Loom was commissioned by artist
Lynn Harris, who utilizes Saori principals to design and hand weave pieces such as the two pictured at right.
Tea Set Display
Spalted alder, copper, basket
July 2024
Basket with spalted alder stand for displaying tea set, while allowing for easy access and transport. Cups hung with twisted copper wire.
Tomato Trellis
Reclaimed Lumber, string
June 2024
Four-post Trellis for maximizing bed-space and allowing for airflow, while adding structure and verticality to surrounding garden.
Plant Stand
Reclaim Cedar
October 2023
10 inch stand for propping oversized jade-plant; stand uses no hardware, relying instead on sturdy shape and woodglue.
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