This Blackwood minimalist embellished bowl measures 300mm wide by 60mm high. The friction wax finish defines a myriad of colors and range of patterns doing away with the need for any embellishment beyond that of nature herself.
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Strett Nicolson
A splendid two-piece lidded box from a single length of Northland Kanuka measuring 270mm high and 70wide and finished with friction wax. The equatorial bead overlaps the join between lid and base creating the illusion of a solid piece.
A small Kauri lipped bowl, measuring 175mm wide by 70mm high. This piece, an image of the mother bowl, is of bowl saved timber from the mother bowl. The friction wax finish issues forth the golden glow within the timber.
A lipped household soft commodities bowl, measuring 260mm wide by 110mm high, turned from salvaged Kauri. The fiction wax finish is pleasing to touch and beautifully reveals the natural golden hue within the wood.
A tradition dish shaped, functional, bowl from pepper tree timber measuring 270mm wide by 70mm high and finished with Danish oil. The natural fissures, cracks, pitting and peppering of color all work toward creating a stunning organic piece.
Portion of a recycled Rimu timber kitchen bench top. Now a simple yet elegant platter measuring 270mm wide by 35mm high. The friction wax finish draws out the diverse rich natural colors.
An elegant Puriri lidded bedside jewelry box, measuring 240mm high and 95mm at its widest. The variegated Puriri finial naturally complements the box. This piece is friction wax finished.