jaxenro Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 (edited) I have been doing "paintings" for a bit and wanted to do a little project just for fun. I really like this window seat by Duncan Phyfe but it is a bit complicated for a quick project. I have some madrone burl and thin leather lying around so I started playing with designs using this as an inspiration. I was thinking of turning it into a mission style but I think with the burl I ended up with a more Art Deco type of vibe to it. My sketch is below it. I have the parts cut out should be done in a day or so and will post a photo Edited July 14, 2021 by jaxenro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 Do you have a lathe to turn those feet? There are fine point felt pens available with the metallic colors to embellish with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 18 minutes ago, havanaholly said: Do you have a lathe to turn those feet? I would look for beads of appropriate size to replicate the legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted July 14, 2021 Author Share Posted July 14, 2021 No lathe but I have chucked square stock in a drill to turn legs as they are only about 3/4" long it doesn't wobble like if you were trying a long piece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted July 14, 2021 Author Share Posted July 14, 2021 (edited) No cushion yet and a sloppy coat of oil soaking in but i think you can see where it is going. I will let the oil soak some then sand it with the oil on it to fill the pores and add more oil. I think when done the burl pattern will show. A nice, simple, clean design with curves and burl wood almost reminiscent of "waterfall" style art deco. Edited July 14, 2021 by jaxenro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 The burl doesn't show on my monitor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted July 14, 2021 Author Share Posted July 14, 2021 No it’s too covered with the thick coat of oil - give it time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted July 14, 2021 Author Share Posted July 14, 2021 shows better here but still some sanding, cleanup, and finishing to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 I just LOVE burl!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted July 15, 2021 Author Share Posted July 15, 2021 yup the alkanet infused linseed oil makes it makes the burl pop. i sanded it to 1000 grit and have another coat of oil soaking in it ends up smooth as silk that way. doing the cushion today. then i can put it on the shelf, ignore it, and eventually give it away am finally getting back to the "marble" busts project I started working a while ago. i have these four ready to mold, Socrates, Ares, and two Venus (Canova's Italica and the Venus de Milo) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 I have sent you a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medieval Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 13 hours ago, jaxenro said: shows better here but still some sanding, cleanup, and finishing to do Does anybody else see the 3 faces on the right leg of the seat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 8 minutes ago, Medieval said: Does anybody else see the 3 faces on the right leg of the seat? yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted July 15, 2021 Author Share Posted July 15, 2021 (edited) wouldn't it make a dramatic art deco version of a French empire bed? All that burl and nice clean lines even more interesting would be to curve the corner posts using laminated burl soaked and wrapped around a dowel to dry. all that madrone burl, curved lines, and a hand rubbed oil finish as maybe a full or queen size bed then a matching window seat across the end of the bed - and maybe a stool and dressing table to match all in burl. round mirror on the dressing table i might do it someday it's a lot of work on a set to give away Edited July 15, 2021 by jaxenro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted July 15, 2021 Author Share Posted July 15, 2021 all done except a final coat of oil fun little project using scraps of burl and leather 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 8 hours ago, Medieval said: Does anybody else see the 3 faces on the right leg of the seat? Me. One of the reasons I love burl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted July 16, 2021 Author Share Posted July 16, 2021 Boxed up and ready to mail it never even made it to the shelf to get dusty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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