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This is another in my series of rafter tail tables - I have been having fun with different geometric shapes. I still have a couple of un-built designs on the drawing board (computer) - like a three sided one I am eager to get to.

Part of what I like here is the contrast between the predictable/structured base and the somewhat chaotic /unpredictable glass.
One thing I have been trying to do with the Rafter tail series is bring A&C/G&G designs into the present day. I feel the fused glass serves to bridge the old with the new - it is very much in the spirit of the Arts and Crafts Movement, while at the same time being very contemporary -it speaks loudly of being handmade and celebrates the work of modern day glass artists. I think bringing together seemingly unrelated/opposing elements in one unified design expands the style and keeps it alive.

I have also thought of some light colored figured wood - like a spalted maple slab for the top. This would do many of the same things as the fused glass - contrast with the base, and merge with the present- figured slab tops are more of a contemporary thing but are rather chaotic/unstructured as well.

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Absolutely stunning-you are the master of Greene & Greene. Thanks for posting and keep it up!
 

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Looks beautifully made. Not a big fan of the top but that's just one opinion !
 

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Very interesting piece. It's unique for me. I've not seen this type of textured glass before. I really like it, though. It's looks amazing. Thanks for sharing. You are surely a master of your skill.
 

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Very nice looking. Can't wait for your next book.

Sean
 

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Thanks everyone - one of my students this last year at Port Townsend made a rafter tail table and used a spalted wood top - which looked reallly great.
 

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Darrell any pictures of your students rafter tail table that used a spalted wood top?

Thanks Richard
 

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Great looking….................five stares here….................................;-J
 

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Richard _ I emailed my student - maybe he will post the project himself
 

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Wow, I like this particular combination of wood and glass. Great job!
 

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See Bacalo's project that was just posted yesterday - the rafter tail table with spalted top that one of my students made.
 

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I love the glass on this. Your work as always is amazing. I might be running into you in one of your classes down here in Southern California if my schld permits. I would be alot of fun. Happy new yr and your book was great!
 

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Thanks Ken!
 
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