I'm making two small side tables from a salvaged shed door ... a very old wooden door which was rotted off at the bottom when I acquired it. I cut the rotten section off the bottom and an equal amount off the top to balance it ... and then cut the remainder in half to form tops for my two tables.
Once I sanded the layers of paint from the door pieces, I discovered the underlying wood was Queensland kauri ... very old and relatively 'hard' kauri at that. The small offcuts from the top layed on the shop floor for a few weeks ... something wouldn't 'let' me throw them out.
So, while making utensils last week, I had the idea of creating some small spoon rests to add to the homewares range. I have made rests on occasions before and they are a popular addition to anyone's kitchen-ware range.
The end result was a group of 7 small very organic looking forms which compliment the smooth lines of the utensils very nicely.
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