Extra Long Parota Slab Table
Dining Room Table made from a Guanacaste Parota Slab and base made of Shedua. Fine woodworking by Jacquelyn Smith This table measures 3" thick x 15'3" long, 50" wide and is about 29 1/2" high. It is finished with a waterproof 103 year old product called Waterlox. Waterlox is actually a floor finish. When it cures fully it is very durable and repairable. This table was custom made and designed. Photos of installation. When the home is finished I will post finished photos. The Shedua was the only wood I could find with a matching color and similar looking grain structure. If you are interested in a table like this using the same woods you can expect to have a slab shipped from one of my distributors to my shop. Then I build and create. :) ***price will vary depending on the wood choices and availability. Thanks for stopping by my Oregon woodshop! Jacquelyn Smith ** Special announcement! Jan 2016 I have two more slabs aproximately 8' in length in the shop. They have arrived. Please inquire if interested!**
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I have been living in the Pacific Northwest since 1991 and currently work in Portland, Oregon. Portland is a fast growing hub of creative energy and inspired Makers. I am one. For me, it has always been about line, shape, function and lets not forget . . . wood. I am awed by it's unique nature and delighted that I get the opportunity to work with it everyday. Each board and every species has it's own unique characteristics. A wild example is the Huon Pine from Tasmania. It is the oldest living tree on the planet at 10, 500 years. They start to reproduce 600 to 800 years of age. That helps put some perspective in the realm of us and them!
The intention behind my work is to highlight the qualities of each piece of wood I handle, to give it a new life, and to help us appreciate and see it for what it is. I am often given the great pleasure to make gifts for anniversaries, birthdays, holidays and just something sweet. What a special honor it is to be the maker of a gift! I get the sweet view of seeing a person love another. Isn't that what it's all about?
My background in both fine art and the construction industry has given me an unusual approach to woodworking and furniture making. I am an artist who makes usable, beautiful objects with wood that I hope will say something about us.
I have a BFA from Cooper Union in NYC, NY and was a contractor for over 15 years designing and remodeling homes in New York City, Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Eugene, Oregon. While studying fine art and learning how to carve wood I also studied woodworking and cabinetry. Later I worked for a couple of architectural woodworking shops in Oregon where I learned in a commercial environment making one off custom work.
I make furniture, woodwork , sculpture, laptop stands, specialty boxes, jewelry and probably something else by the time you read this. I love to design and build my own work as well as contract commissions for clients. My passion lies in discovery and invention and the challenge to make something useful in the most beautiful way possible.
I hope you enjoy!
Jacquelyn
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For Jewelry Box5.0very professional,great communication and excellent work,planning more projects with her for the future
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Richard Callian
For Redwood Burl Wallet And Business Card Holder5.0Beautiful concept, beautiful execution. Too nice to use!
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Wells Wilson
For Laptop Stand5.0I was looking for a gift for a member of our physician group who is retiring. Besides surgery, we shared an appreciation for computers. I scoured the internet for a classy well made laptop stand. Most are very modern in design, which was not what I was looking for. Jacquelyn Smith had a design that was perfect. She made the process very easy and was right on the money as far as total price and time of delivery. Most of the gifts for this surgeon were something he could have bought himself. I'm not saying there wasn't much thought in the gift, but my gift was the only unique one, and I believe he appreciated that more than any of the other gifts. Had the stand in my lap as I waited my turn to say a few words and present him with the gift. As I waited, it gave me a chance to really "feel" the stand. The design and finish were impeccable. It was a gift I was proud to give, and (given the chance), I will use your company again. Congratulations. Well done.
AGAidan Grey
For Playing Card Case To Hold 67 Cards!5.0I ordered a custom sized box to fit a deck of 63 cards, and what I got blew away my expectations. The box fit the deck perfectly, and was gorgeously finished, with perfectly placed logo engraved, tight inlays, and clear craftsmanship. I placed the order and was in no real hurry, but due to unforeseen circumstances, it was a slow turn around. So I was offered a second box free! It was also absolutely gorgeous and well made. Throughout, communication was timely, addressed my concerns and questions clearly, and overall friendly and approachable. This artist is highly recommended, for her integrity as well as her craftsmanship.
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Blas Prieto
For Wood Wallet5.0I am so happy with the wallets i ordered. They workmanship is incredible and the seller went above and beyond to deliver a top quality product.
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