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Rustic Shows
Gatherings and
Art Shows
that are rustic friendly
Lake Home Shows
The Berkshires Arts Festival
Ski Butternut
Great Barrington, MA
July 4, 5, 6
Lakeside Living Expo
on
Lake Winnipesaukee
in New Hampshire
Books
Making Gypsy Willow Furniture by Bim Willow®
(paper back)
Books by
Dan Mack
So You Want to be a Rustic Furniture Maker?
Tips of the Trade by
Bim Willow®
a free E-book
Groups
Twig Furniture Group
Canadian Rustic Furniture Group
Workshops
Do you teach?
New Mexico Rustic Furniture Makers
Our unique juniper furniture designs begin in the forests of New Mexico, where we find ancient juniper trees, sometimes over 1000 years old, that have died from old age. We bring the slabs to our studio in Algodones, a small historic community located approximately half-way between Albuquerque and Santa Fe. I first determine how best to use the wood, utilizing the natural features as much as possible and book-matching the pieces. If there is a natural hole in the wood, we often fill it with polished marble or semi-precious stones, accentuating the wood’s splendor. Finally, after hours of sanding and polishing, we apply several coats of oil and wax, sometimes taking weeks to complete an inviting finish. We use the rough edges of the wood to create a rustic illusion contrasting with the extremely smooth finish and quality craftsmanship. Our desire is to create an heirloom piece and, more importantly, to artistically display the beauty within nature, causing the spirit within man to be in awe of God’s creation.