amberbarc

Carlsbad, CA, US
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My name is Marc Garfinkel. For 30 years I have been working with wood in my home shop in Carlsbad, California. I come to woodworking from a painter’s background, with a degree in fine arts. I now paint with wood, as well as with oils and acrylics. The natural color, grain, knots and burls of the wood has become my palette.
I make everything from small boxes for rings to bookshelves and tables. I use the finest hardwoods available, both domestic and exotic. I pride myself in my ability to utilize these precious resources efficiently, with little or no waste. Each piece is conceived, designed, cut, assembled, and finished by hand in my shop. I make quality functional pieces that are visually appealing and pleasing to the touch.
My work is currently on display at etsy.com under the name amberbarc, and at Sage Eco-Gardens in Los Osos. I have exhibited at numerous craft fairs throughout California, and regularly collaborate with J Amberg of Los Osos, CA.

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Tiger Box

This tabletop box stores and protects a collection of jewelry or other small valuables while adding a splash of style. It is a perfect addition to a vanity or bureau. It is handcrafted from...

Santa Box

Perfect for the holiday season! This tabletop box stores and protects a collection of candy, jewelry or other small valuables. The Maple and Tulip Wood top features a distinctive bandsaw cut image of...

Rose Box

Walnut, oak. pernambuco and paduk. exterior dimensions:10 inches wide7 inches deep6 1/2 inches tall

Eyes Box 2

Maple, oak, poplar and ash.  exterior dimensions: 6 1/2 inches wide4 inches deep4 1/2 inches tall

Scrap Face Boxes

Small scraps of exotic hardwoods, quarter inch thick, are stacked and cut on the band saw. I usually cut four at a time. The shadows created in the negative space left by the cuts help outline and...



Recent comments


Re: Eyes Box 2

Accepted as an entry in the "29th Annual Design in Wood" at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2010 San Diego County Fair, an International Competitive Exhibition of Fine Woodworking. June 11 - July 5, Del Mar, California.

Re: Rose Box

Accepted as an entry in the "29th Annual Design in Wood" at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2010 San Diego County Fair, an International Competitive Exhibition of Fine Woodworking. June 11 - July 5, Del Mar, California.