We have three exciting designs on going.

First, the carving of the Lord Baltimore is the fifth and quite likely the final piece in a nature series of cabinets. This will be painted but because of the delicacy of the leaves and petals, the wood choice is hardrock maple. Slow going, but it holds up well.

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I’ve begun work on the fifth and probably final piece in our accent line. Using the same case shape, this piece will feature hand-carved hibiscus flowers. Alder frames bisect the carvings and each carved pane is maple for extra resilience.

We’ve had the Lord Baltimore hibiscus flowers in our garden for a few years now. They bloom with gorgeous 10-inch flowers that usually last for just a single day. I wanted to capture that momentary beauty forever in this piece.

The original drawing was exploded to full size and transferred to each pane. A small router was used to waste the majority of the panes, leaving a clear outline of the flowers. The plan is a jet black finish on the body and frame, with vibrant greens for the stem and striking red and yellow on the petals/stamen.

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