I have lots of driftwood by the way, if anyone is interested. Also, have lots of tools to make stuff out of driftwood. Lamps are cool, although where exactly to put the wire is puzzling. Big dining tables are really cool, there are some very heavy stump bases that would make exellant tables. Glass is available too. I've been working on a sunburst with a mirror center, not sure whether I should paint it silver, gold, or leave it natural. Also aquired some mirror triangles that would make an interesting piece. Any interest or suggestions?
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Beach Fanatic
I am looking for some pieces for outside landscaping!
Let me know where you are and when I can look at them.
Thank you
Steve
email:scdesigninginc@hotmail.com
Let me know where you are and when I can look at them.
Thank you
Steve
email:scdesigninginc@hotmail.com
SoWal Insider
If only I lived near you, I'd buy a large piece for a fireplace mantle. I've been looking online for several years for a driftwood mantle or at least medium/large pieces for Mr. JR to build one.
SoWal Insider
I have lots of driftwood by the way, if anyone is interested. Also, have lots of tools to make stuff out of driftwood. Lamps are cool, although where exactly to put the wire is puzzling. Big dining tables are really cool, there are some very heavy stump bases that would make exellant tables. Glass is available too. I've been working on a sunburst with a mirror center, not sure whether I should paint it silver, gold, or leave it natural. Also aquired some mirror triangles that would make an interesting piece. Any interest or suggestions?Sorry, I just finished reading your post. I would leave the wood natural. But that's just my preference.
Beach Comber
I have lots of driftwood by the way, if anyone is interested. Also, have lots of tools to make stuff out of driftwood. Lamps are cool, although where exactly to put the wire is puzzling. Big dining tables are really cool, there are some very heavy stump bases that would make exellant tables. Glass is available too. I've been working on a sunburst with a mirror center, not sure whether I should paint it silver, gold, or leave it natural. Also aquired some mirror triangles that would make an interesting piece. Any interest or suggestions?
Where do I go to see your driftwood?:idontno:
Beach Lover
I have lots of driftwood by the way, if anyone is interested. Also, have lots of tools to make stuff out of driftwood. Lamps are cool, although where exactly to put the wire is puzzling. Big dining tables are really cool, there are some very heavy stump bases that would make exellant tables. Glass is available too. I've been working on a sunburst with a mirror center, not sure whether I should paint it silver, gold, or leave it natural. Also aquired some mirror triangles that would make an interesting piece. Any interest or suggestions?
I'd be glad to give you some "safe" suggestions on wire placement, PM me if interested.
(Disclosure: I'm a licensed Electrical Contractor, and located in SRB)
Beach FanaticAuthor
If only I lived near you, I'd buy a large piece for a fireplace mantle. I've been looking online for several years for a driftwood mantle or at least medium/large pieces for Mr. JR to build one.
I'll look around for something that would serve that purpose, and take some photos. Wonder what shipping would cost? Some pieces are very heavy.
SoWal Insider
I'll look around for something that would serve that purpose, and take some photos. Wonder what shipping would cost? Some pieces are very heavy.It might be worth it! :clap:
Beach FanaticAuthor
It might be worth it! :clap:
Any particular size/shape? Old planks float up, or parts of trees?
SoWal Insider
Well, I've always envisioned a piece approx. 5 ft. long, cut in half lengthwise (which Mr. johnrudy could do), with the flat side as the top of the mantle and the underside remaining in its natural shape. It most likely would have to be something we would need to come pick up rather than being shipped.
Beach FanaticAuthor
Well, I've always envisioned a piece approx. 5 ft. long, cut in half lengthwise (which Mr. johnrudy could do), with the flat side as the top of the mantle and the underside remaining in its natural shape. It most likely would have to be something we would need to come pick up rather than being shipped.
Sounds cool! I think an old stump would probably do, there are some cypress stumps with some of the tree left. The trick would be cutting it, it gets very hard with age.
Beach FanaticAuthor
Here's a photo, got busy with something else, then the wind started blowing so hard that I really wasn't into elaborating! Supposed to get cold again!
Beach FanaticAuthor
Here's a couple more.
Beach FanaticAuthor
Here's some more photos.
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Beach FanaticAuthor
I made some picture frames, and am almost finished with the Cypress Knee table lamp. Next I'm working on a coffee table with a glass top. Also have a full length mirror.
Beach FanaticAuthor
My daughter did a molded clay Mullet on a driftwood plank.
Beach FanaticAuthor
Another driftwood frame with the Cessna.
Beach FanaticAuthor
Here's some more driftwood, the long piece would make a cool mantel.
Beach FanaticAuthor
Here's one that I think would make an awesome table with a glass top. It's Cyprus, with an unusual bend in it, and looks like it was either cut with an axe, or by a Beaver.
Beach FanaticAuthor
This piece could be used as a mantle, 2 bolts connecting it to a fireplace. Could have glass cut for the top.
SoWal Insider
This piece could be used as a mantle, 2 bolts connecting it to a fireplace. Could have glass cut for the top.
It is a nice big piece. Mr. JR could work with it. But don't save it for us, we won't be there anytime soon. Try to sell it and see what comes from it! :clap:
Beach Fanatic
i :wub: driftwood! My big bass is mounted on a piece.
Beach FanaticAuthor
I've taken a couple of pieces to the Blue Giraffe in Blue Mountain, and proud to say a piece that my daughter painted of an egret will be hanging in the San Francisco Museum! I've cut some bases for several lamps, some from a slice of a log that I coated with polyurethane, and some of some old trim dad used in my house, a dark red.
Beach Fanatic
Where are you in the physical world ? I would love to browse.
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