Hufflepuff Bookends
2020
Stained, waxed, and buffed Douglas Fir + custom-oxidized zinc fittings. This was a fun project - it was nice getting back into working with my hands. This project took a lot of meticulousness and patience, reminding me why I fell in love with working with wood. On this commission, I finally fulfilled a lifelong goal of oxidizing metal by hand! Growing up as a grunge skater kid, I was always obsessed with grunge aesthetic – little Me jumped with joy when the chemical reaction was successful.
I no longer support JK Rowling, due to her anti-Trans, hateful propaganda. I've since had one additional request for Hufflepuff bookends, and turned it down. Outside of the theme, this project was beyond fun!
Hufflepuff Bookends (Douglas Fir + self-oxidized zinc fittings)
Hufflepuff Bookends (Douglas Fir + self-oxidized zinc fittings)
Hufflepuff Bookends (Douglas Fir + self-oxidized zinc fittings)
Round Wall Clock
2013
Carved from Roasted Oak, Purpleheart, and Alder woods. I installed the clock mechanism and bend the hands by hand, making them flush against the clock-face.
This piece won 2nd place in the 2013 San Diego County Fair, high-school sector.
Cedar File Box
2012
Made completely of Cedar wood, with brass fittings. My initial design involved Cedar handles, but I chose to pivot to brass after nearly losing a finger in the carving process. This was my first-ever woodworking project! I'm beyond proud of how it turned out – the wood is so soft!
This piece won 3rd place in the 2012 San Diego County Fair, high-school sector.
