http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/ Twig Furniture - Twig furniture aficionados and artisans Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:57:16 GMT dennis http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1727 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1727 I don't know of a single show in the whole western United States that is just for rustic furniture. I know they have them back east. Am I missing something? Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:03:19 GMT Lawrence http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1726 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1726 I was told last week that I am killing myself by doing all these first year shows. Well some of them work out and some I just barely break even, but what is Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:05:30 GMT John Finnan http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1725 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1725 http://johnfinnanwoodworker.com/ To: twigfurniture@...: bim@...: Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:49:20 +0000Subject: [Twig Furniture] Re: A Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:22:54 GMT Lawrence http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1724 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1724 Welcome to the twig group yes the diamond shapes in the diamond willow is caused by I beleive a fungus. tools can be real simple depending on the style of Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:25:14 GMT prairielanekennels http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1723 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1723 Hello everyone, I am a new member, living in central Manitoba, Canada, we have lots of the raw material, several different kinds of willow including that with Fri, 06 Jun 2008 21:20:46 GMT Bim Willow http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1722 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1722 Thanks Dennis I will have three new books out next year and three the year after. stay tuned By the way I just got a contract to build the willow furniture for Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:39:17 GMT dennis http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1721 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1721 I ordered Bim's book and loved all the pictures in. I expected some long winded explanations on the how and why that I get from a lot of woodworking books. Did Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:17:30 GMT Bim Willow http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1720 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1720 outside house paint would work. The furniture that you may see in antique shops built in the thirties- fifties was painted. Often whimsical colors. There are Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:03:48 GMT Pat Memoli http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1719 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1719 Paint it? Really? I guess the only twig furniture I've seen has been natural. With an outdoor type paint or a shellac or varnish? My hubby would freak if I Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:34:25 GMT Bim Willow http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1718 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1718 It is all good. the only real limitation is your imagination. In using what is available you are right in sinc with what rustic is all about. Hey the empire Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:29:42 GMT Bim Willow http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1717 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1717 options for your chairs are one put them back together with nails and or wire. peel off all bark that is coming off I would paint them. Painting willow Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:41:03 GMT trufflecatpat http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1716 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1716 Hi there. I was given 2 chairs that I'd like to restore if I can. They are older, coming apart, and have been outside a while, but I love the character and Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:08:20 GMT bitsypeaces http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1715 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1715 Hi everyone, I haven't downloaded the pictures of the wreaths I made yet, I am always busy busy busy and honestly haven't got my nerve up yet. I see all of Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:19:10 GMT bitsypeaces http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1714 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1714 Hi Everyone, Thankyou for the warm welcome. I was wondering if anyone grew their own willow or other material to work with? I am considering doing that. Bitsy Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:17:59 GMT joe http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1713 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1713 It's been a long winter and spring seems to be around the corner. I am hoping to to do some willow hunting this coming weekend. Me and my two spaniels Chase