551-IMG_4135
Doors are made of solid ash. Ash is a wonderful wood. It has deep pores and an insistent texture, and a beautiful grain pattern. It is also hard, straight, stable and inexpensive. This ash was eroded, by hand, as if it had been aging outdoors in the weather before having been painted. If you look closely, you may see a few breaks in the chickenwire, which have been repaired with twists of fine brass repair wire. We thought the repairs gave the doors extra character.
551-IMG_4135
Doors are made of solid ash. Ash is a wonderful wood. It has deep pores and an insistent texture, and a beautiful grain pattern. It is also hard, straight, stable and inexpensive. This ash was eroded, by hand, as if it had been aging outdoors in the weather before having been painted. If you look closely, you may see a few breaks in the chickenwire, which have been repaired with twists of fine brass repair wire. We thought the repairs gave the doors extra character.