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Asian inspiration with Padauk, Ebony and slate

comments (2) February 17th, 2009 in Reader's Gallery

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African Padauk brings an intense garnet color to this Arts and Crafts and Asian blend of styles. I wedged the through tenons with Ebony. Black slate is inset. Overall, I am attempting to blend an African theme in choice of mbao (lumber) with the Asian elements of post-beam construction, lightness, and balance in the arched lines. I finished the table with three coats of hand rubbed Danish oil.


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thefamilyman thefamilyman writes: Great work! The contrasting colors, contrasting materials, and contrasting lines make a beautiful and interesting balance. What an amazing piece of art! Well done!

Matt
Posted: 9:31 am on February 24th

Henning Henning writes: Beautiful,
but I will only mention that almost all of the ebony species in use are vulnerable or endangered species.

http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/33048

Major Threat(s): Virtually all large trees of this species have been felled for the ebony wood, except perhaps in the most remote parts of its range.


Posted: 5:23 pm on February 17th

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