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Hariomhandicraft
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#MarbleChessSet #ChessLovers #LuxuryDecor #GameRoomGoals #HandmadeIndia #HariomHandicraft #ArtisanMade #ChessBoardArt #HomeDecorInspo #MarbleMasterpiece #IndianCraftsmanship #UniqueGifts #HomeStyle #TimelessElegance #TabletopDecor #ChessSet
#ChessSets #HomeDecor #GameRoom #Handcrafted
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valentinzi
Shaping and charring larch wood columns as part of a traditional fence project. The tips were cut with a chainsaw, and then I used a propane burner to apply a controlled Shou Sugi Ban treatment. Most of the sapwood was removed beforehand to ensure a more stable, weather-resistant char.

The carbonization of the pillars is approx. 80 - 120 cm where the pillars are in contact with the ground and slightly more to provide better protection against moisture.

The columns should be set up with fibers that are mostly down (as the tree has grown naturally). This guarantees that the water can drain off better.

#larchwood #shousugiban #woodpreservation #handcrafted #farmwork #woodworking #rusticstyle
everal larch wood columns laid out on grass, some with charred, pointed tips using the Shou Sugi Ban technique. The columns vary in shape and finish, ranging from raw, squared-off beams to hand-hewn round posts. A green propane gas tank with a burner attachment is visible in the middle, used for charring. In the background, there's a stack of tiles, firewood, wooden planks, and a white house with a stone path and yard.
everal larch wood columns laid out on grass, some with charred, pointed tips using the Shou Sugi Ban technique. The columns vary in shape and finish, ranging from raw, squared-off beams to hand-hewn round posts. A green propane gas tank with a burner attachment is visible in the middle, used for charring. In the background, there's a stack of tiles, firewood, wooden planks, and a white house with a stone path and yard.
#rusticstyle
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valentinzi
Last week, I shaped the tips of nearly half of the columns using a chainsaw.
Today, I continued charring the larch wood fence posts using a propane burner. This is a variation of the traditional Shou Sugi Ban technique (Japanese: 焼杉), in which the wood surface is carbonized to enhance durability, weather resistance, and protection against fungal decay.

I opted for a gas burner instead of an open fire, as it allows for more even and controlled charring. The temperature ranged between approximately 1200°C and 1600°C. Each column took about 10–15 minutes. I kept the flame constantly moving to avoid scorching any single spot and to achieve a consistent, shallow burn across the surface. If the wood starts to crack or the char flakes off easily, it’s gone too far.

I'm quite satisfied with the results.
From my experience, durability is best when the surface of the heartwood is smooth and evenly charred. I’m convinced that charring larch wood without the sapwood results in greater resistance compared to burning the entire piece with the sapwood intact. Carefully brushing the posts with a brass brush afterward removes loose burned particles and smooths the surface. A second round of careful charring after brushing can further deepen the carbon layer.

#woodworking #craftsmanship #wood #shousugiban #fenceproject #handcrafted #farmwork #naturalpreservation
A sunny rural woodworking setup with a striking alpine backdrop. In the foreground, several larchwood fence posts with their ends charred black rest on a sturdy wooden sawhorse. A green gas canister with an attached hose sits nearby, indicating the posts were flame-treated. Fresh sawdust covers the ground beneath. To the left, a stack of neatly prepared timber leans against a wall, while to the right, a rustic split-wood fence borders a grassy patch. Beyond the work area, lush green meadows stretch toward snow-capped mountains under a vivid blue sky, with scattered trees dotting the rolling landscape
#larchwood#naturalpreservation
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Ahavah Ariel Sacred Arts

Thought you might like to see how the quilted wall hanging is coming along. I'm tentatively calling it Tree of Worlds. It's about 4 feet square without the edging or hanging tabs.

All the appliques have been adhesed onto the panels, and all but the tree panel have also had the appliques tacked in with edge stitching to reinforce. I will get to that panel eventually...

Previously, I had cut the panel into four parts and put a "flying geese" runner between the panel pieces, with a diamond in the center. Now I have cut out appliques in the shapes of the sun, moon, stats and planets for the top two panels. On the bottom right is the earth with three cities (cut from fabric showing buildings), and in the bottom left is a tree that is growing suns, moons, planets, and constellations cut out from the space-themed fabric shown last time. The colors are pastels: blue, purples, green, pinks, yellows, orange. You might recognize the tree cutout from the Moonflowers small wall hanging...
#Art#Handmade#HandCrafted
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valentinzi
Preparing fence posts for a new 95-metre stretch of fencing. I'm working with larch—tough, durable stuff that’ll last for decades once the splint wood is removed. Each post is shaped by hand with care, aiming for precision and consistency. It’s slow, physical work, but there's real satisfaction in seeing the pile grow. These posts will form the backbone of the fence—solid, straight, and made to endure.

#woodworking #craftmanship #handmade #hardworking #farmwork #handcrafted #sustainability
A close-up view of a woodworking area in a rural yard. Several freshly processed larchwood fence posts, most with their sapwood chopped off, lie in the foreground. The posts vary in shape—some are quartered, some halved, and others left round. The rich, reddish-brown heartwood contrasts with the pale bark remnants and wood shavings scattered thickly on the grass. A sturdy sawhorse stands mid-frame, supporting more half-round posts. To the right, a large stack of older, weathered posts leans against a structure. In the background, a white house with wooden doors and a stone patio is partially visible, surrounded by stacked firewood and rustic tools, all under the shade of a leafless tree.
A close-up view of a woodworking area in a rural yard. Several freshly processed larchwood fence posts, most with their sapwood chopped off, lie in the foreground. The posts vary in shape—some are quartered, some halved, and others left round. The rich, reddish-brown heartwood contrasts with the pale bark remnants and wood shavings scattered thickly on the grass. A sturdy sawhorse stands mid-frame, supporting more half-round posts. To the right, a large stack of older, weathered posts leans against a structure. In the background, a white house with wooden doors and a stone patio is partially visible, surrounded by stacked firewood and rustic tools, all under the shade of a leafless tree.
#sustainability
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