Process

Some patterns are best displayed as wall art, others make interesting glass top tables and still others are best designed into sculptures, but whatever the final design it must have scale, balance and direction.

Each piece requires its own design-a frame for wall art-a base for sculptures. For a glass top table the design may have steel or wood legs or a solid slab wood base running the width or length of the piece. Garden Art has a redwood base.

First the dirt, grease or oil is removed without disturbing the finish. Sometimes the oil can be so thick it needs to be scraped off. Sometimes the dirt is jet black and over an inch thick. The old paint may need to be striped-removed-sanded-and repainted. Sometimes I redo the wax with what is called a Fillet tool by heating the Fillet Ball and sliding it along the groves to smooth out the wax. The brass, aluminum or wood pieces along with the screws or bolts are also removed-striped-sanded and then replaced.

The last step is to lay on a clear coat providing the final protection as well as to bring out all the natural wood colors and patina. Each piece is also signed and numbered.

Before