This is a low relief carving on birch plywood. It is uniquely made with the edge of a large electric sander, drawing lines, and revealing shadow, depth and form as the plies are eroded. Pieces are then finished glass smooth. This technique can be applied to any project or any theme that you like
A Maker who has been a valued part of this community for several years.
Customers say that this Maker ships promptly after completing a project.
This Maker has consistently demonstrated excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.
Chisel Creative is a Custom Design/Build company and Community Makers' Studio that specializes in fine furniture, camper van conversions, and flexible design solutions for home and office. Our team of expert woodworkers, artists, and designers has over 25 years of combined and experience, and uses a dynamic problem solving approach to create beautiful and functional furniture that is uniquely yours. We make every piece with a strong dedication to imagination, innovation, and quality in woodworking and design.
Chisel is also committed to community learning. We make art and design education accessible to all people interested in creative making through our free Apprenticeship Program and Community Learning Classes.
Chisel is located in Portland, Oregon, and proudly serves individuals and businesses in the Pacific Northwest, California, and throughout the United States. Got an idea? Need a design solution? We'll build the answer.
Give us a shout, and carve out your creative.
Kevin Mendoza
For Figured Maple Butcher Block And Metal Spinning StoolsWe contracted Mckdesign (Rachel) to make us three Figured Maple Butcher Block and Metal Spinning Stools and were thrilled with the process from beginning to end, which was pretty darn fast to boot! She kept us up to date with all the goings on, including progress reports, questions concerning possible variations, and updated shipping costs. Her demeanor was always professional *and* personable -- that's precisely what we were hoping for when we signed up for Custom Made! The stools, you ask? Wow! Strongly built, perfect height (the "custom" of our order), swivels even better than advertised, the perfect (small) amount of hand-made variation (which you just can't get in a big box store). Most importantly they are absolutely gorgeous and will be part of our kitchen for years to come! Working with Rachel was an absolute pleasure!
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