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Inspired by the Amber Room of Russia…
Just got the last coats of finish on the top of this table, and thought I should share!
A gorgeous piece of Redwood Burl…I have inlaid it with Natural Amber, which is backed with 22k Gold.
I photographed it in the afternoon sunlight, it was almost too bright with the suns reflection off the gold…Love IT! The Amber was very different to work with, trying to “max out” the material, while preserving the interesting characteristics, there is a little ant floating in one of the pieces, and a few other interesting things…Isn’t nature Amazing?
It is actually quite understated when viewed from an angle when you don’t get the “pop” from the gold…I am still dusting off the base, it is going on a birdseye burl base, that peeks out through the concave area
Yep, a little bit of work in this one, and a couple of dollars too…
Materials:
Redwood Burl, Natural Amber, Gold
Finish :
Catalyzed Lacquer
-- Joni Hamari, Cave Creek, Az www.CustomSculpture.com
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18 comments so far
teenagewoodworker
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posted 72 days ago
I am at a loss for words!!! great job!
Scott Bryan
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posted 72 days ago
This is simply gorgeous. You put together a very unique blend of materials. Joni, this is a fantastic piece.
Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed seeing this piece.
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Grumpy
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posted 72 days ago
Excellent
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dennis mitchell
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posted 72 days ago
This is something I’d love to see in person. The photo is great, but I just want to touch it!
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TopE5
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posted 72 days ago
Stunning, simply stunning!
GaryK
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posted 72 days ago
Fantastic looking piece of wood! Amazing.
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trifern
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posted 72 days ago
I am awestruck. Absolutely gorgeous.
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Woodhacker
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posted 72 days ago
Wow! , That truly is amazing!!
Thanks for posting it. Let’s see it again when you have it on the base.
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Chris
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posted 72 days ago
Simply Amazing….
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Kerux
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posted 72 days ago
I think that is a great idea for filling in the void. But this is going to sound bad, but I think the wood is prettier than the gold.
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rikkor
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posted 71 days ago
Holy cow! That is absolutely stunning.
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jjohn
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posted 71 days ago
As already said, Beautiful, stunning, Amazing, gorgeous, and fantastic looking, And many other words of same type. Love it.
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Dadoo
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posted 71 days ago
First, I want to thank you for using large photos. We can see the details so much better.
Secondly, Wow. Very nice work Joni!
-- Bob Vila would be so proud of you!
RusticElements
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posted 71 days ago
Wow! You did it again!
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Todd A. Clippinger
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posted 71 days ago
LOVE IT!
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TreeBones
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posted 71 days ago
Another beautiful piece.
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jockmike2
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Just a little over the top. BUT OMG IS THAT AWESOME OR WHAT.!!!!!mike
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miles125
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posted 70 days ago
Absolutely beautiful. You’re doing fantastic work.
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