by Wood Side Story | 20 Dec, 2021 | Custom
Custom “Freeform” Live Edge Cutting Board – Also called ‘Cookie’ Salvaged from the stump of old Thai Teak trees cut several decades ago Inlaid with Malachite Stones Beautifully finished on both sides with plant-based hardwax...
by Wood Side Story | 16 Dec, 2021 | Custom
Learn how to determine your correct bangle size to discover your perfect fit! The size of a bangle size is determined by the size of your hand and not your wrist. To determine your bangle size, simply tuck your thumb into the palm of your hand (as if about to put...
by Wood Side Story | 16 Feb, 2021 | Process
Wood Artist – From the beginning of each object to its unique shape, it’s all in the beauty of the unexpected. Though a wood Engineer by trade, I started handcrafting my artworks as an autodidact. Influenced by wood ever since my childhood, and graduated...
by Wood Side Story | 16 Feb, 2021 | Shipping
How to properly pack a board or a bowl for overseas shipping? I carefully pack each of my pieces in a sandwich of cut-to-shape thick foam, snuggly fit in a cut-to-size double corrugated carton box, which will be wrapped in transparent film to ensure a...
by Wood Side Story | 12 Jan, 2021 | Materials
Why I do NOT use RESIN FILLING in my Serving & Cutting Boards (but use stones instead) With the advent and popularity of DYI hobby sales websites and ads in social media, I have been seeing a lot of DIY wood hobbyists selling cutting boards with epoxy...
by Wood Side Story | 4 Jan, 2021 | Materials
What is a burl? You have probably already seen a burl, without knowing what it was. If you have ever noticed a large lump / growth / deformation on a tree trunk or a branch, it was most likely a burl. In this post, I attempt to cover what a burl is, what it’s...
by Wood Side Story | 11 Dec, 2020 | Process
What is Pyrography (or Woodburning)? So what is pyrography art? The word comes from the Greek “pur” (fire) and “graphos” (writing), meaning writing with fire. In modern practice, this is more drawing than writing. It is the freehanded art of decorating wood (or other...
by Wood Side Story | 24 Oct, 2020 | Process
I use mostly reclaimed wood slabs from old houses or pre-loved furniture, as well as wood pieces salvaged from dying/fallen trees. Most of my burls feature unique color tones and grain patterns, but also show advanced signs of decay that need to be cleaned and...
by Wood Side Story | 15 Jun, 2020 | Process
Wood is a hardy and resilient material but will require a little care if you want it to continue to look its best. Please follow these instructions to maintain your Wood Side Story pieces and feel free to get in touch should you ever need advice. – Cleaning...
by Wood Side Story | 11 Jun, 2020 | Materials
What is Stone Inlay in Wood? Here are a few examples of various material inlays in wood: Turquoise on two-tone Afzelia Burl Turquoise on Myrtle Burl Gold Leaves on spalted reclaimed Teak Lapis Lazuli on Afzelia Burl Turquoise on Padauk wood Mother-of-pearl on Black...
