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Rustic Lamps-Natural Wood


Choosing the "Just right" piece of Wood

Published: 01-14-2012 05:44pm
In creating my Rustic Lamps, I begin by searching for the "just right" piece of wood. It may be a large branch or part of the trunk. A straight up and down piece is for me, too boring. It has to have character. I love it when I find "twisted wood". Old wood also has certain character to it. I have to be sure however, that the old wood is fit and not rotted. The cedar wood I use is plentiful in my corner of the world. I love the color variations of cedar. Knots in the wood are also an added feature and look great on a finished lamp. Cedar bark is shaggy. It has to be peeled off with a knife. Time consuming, but, it makes for great kindling to sta... » Read More