Parota Slab Dining Table
Large Dining Room Slab Table made from a Guanacaste Parota Slab, base made of Shedua. Fine woodworking by Jacquelyn Smith This table measures 2" thick x 10'6" long, 42" wide and is about 29 1/2" high. It is finished with OSMO poly-x which preserves the look and feel of natural wood. The solid base and beam are made of Shedua. 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. I can easily show you available slabs today, just drop me a note. Thanks for stopping by my Portland, Oregon wood shop! Jacquelyn Smith
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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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LAVORA PHILLIPS
For Burl Wood Wallet5.0Absolutely loved it! it was gorgeous & my son will love it! Thank you so much Jacquelyn!!!
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Marihan Khalid
For Wood Wallet4.7Amazing experience! and the product came out excellent!
FPfrank purpura
For Jewelry Box5.0very professional,great communication and excellent work,planning more projects with her for the future
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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Aidan Grey
For Those custom dice!4.7I waited a long time for these, but in the end, she made it very much worth it. Stuff happened in her life, and she communicated well, and when I finally got the pieces, they were BEAUTIFUL, just what I imagined. I highly recommend her for fantastic work. And your wait won't be mine, for multiple reasons.
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