He is no expert at making the beds but I think he does a pretty good job for an amateur..And I'm sure he will get better as time goes by..The beds are very primitive,I think they are awesome....
He cuts his own trees and just whittles away to make the pieces fit..the first pic is made of sassafras,and the second is made of poplar..he can make them out of about any wood and any size..
These beds haven't been sanded down or varnished yet...He is making me one for my cabin...I kinda wanted one made from a locust tree but he said that would be way to heavy....so I may go with poplar..Whatever I decide I will treasure it because he made it for me..Hope all had a great Christmas...We did....
Have a good one all....
Those are beautiful! Wow! He needs to sell them. How long does it take him to make one? I like the one not finished.
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The beds are very nice as is Andora. One would be perfect for your cabin. I have a handmade chair of the same look with a woven bark seat. My great uncle made it for my mother years ago.
ReplyDeleteYour brother is very talented and patient!
He sure is crafty, I think they look great!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful. I would love to have a bed like that but they cost just a bit too much for me to buy.
ReplyDeleteWow! - your brother certainly is a craftsman! His beds are absolutely beautiful. I really love the sassafras bed, that is such pretty wood, and I bet it smells wonderful, too.
ReplyDeleteI just love it! That is the type of bed that I want for my 5 year old boy to have in his room. He just loves the outdoors and that would be perfect for him. Your brother truly is talented!
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Angela
I too, like the beds. Very crafty. It takes a lot to make them without nails, etc. They have to fit perfect, or they will squeak!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year. I just love your photos. You are a great photographer and also a great blog designer, I wish I knew how to make a professional looking blog.
Thanks for visiting my blog! I love those beds. I have log bedroom furniture of my own and I love it!
ReplyDeleteI think he did a fantastic job!
ReplyDeleteIt is going to be perfect for your cabin! Your brother is very talented! Have a Happy New Year ... Stay warm and dry.
ReplyDeleteAngela sent me to your blog - she said it was awesome. I can't believe he can make that without any type of nails or glue. Does he do this for a living or a hobby?
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Sandie
the beds are great, he's very talented. My son makes things for me, too. I love hand made items.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I used to have an antique rope bed - similar looking but ropes instead of slats across to hold the mattress. The ones your son is making look a little sturdier and less saggy!
ReplyDeleteJust lovely! I love handmade things, they're much more cherished than store bought...and the fact that your bro gathers the wood, too, is really neat. Have a great 2010 Andora!
ReplyDeletethat is neat...i too like the unfinished one with the color variations...happy new year!
ReplyDeleteThose are just beautiful ! How talented....
ReplyDeleteThank you for all the visits back and forth this past year, I look forward to more of the same in 2010.
Wishing you a New Year filled with much love, happiness and contentment.
Cheers,
Jo
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I'd LOVE to have a bed like that. He does a great job!
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