Over the last couple of days I have completed the cutting, sanding and oiling timber for a bench seat that might go into a grief garden - if the garden gets approval from the local authorities. The photo above is Fiona testing the bench for height in her sartorial yard splendour.
Yesterday I cut the supports in three graduated lengths to give a stepped look; but Fiona and I felt that it detracted from the simplicity of the bench. So today I recut the supports to the width of the seat. I think it is a better look.
A few process photos follow. The timber is very hard and heavy hard wood - first life as fence posts for a horse property - hence the holes etc in the timber. The cut ends of the timber have been sealed with timber wax.
While I had the sander on the go I gave the base for my negative space leaf sculpture a sand and oil - really brought out the grain.
If the bench seat eventually goes into the garden I will need to bolt it together and cement it into the ground. It will be raised about 50mm on a cement base. And Fiona and I will rout the words pause and remember on the front edge of the seat.
It is indeed a good height! And apologies for leading you astray with the stepped notion...(where's an emoji when you need it???)
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Deleteonce again your shift in scale from delicately detailed bone earrings to a bench constructed with substantial timbers is quite amazing ...
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely purpose for your bench. By both your words and deeds, you make this world a more beautiful place.
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