Cactus Scars Can Be Beautiful
The Sonoran Desert is the backdrop for many fascinating relationships between the spiky cactus some brave animals. Many birds call a Cactus home. The Cactus Wren doesn’t seem to mind the sharp needles! The birds make a home by digging with their beak into the green flesh of the saguaro…
Cottonwood, Spirals and Fossils – Bottle Stoppers
Showcasing a few newly finished bottle stoppers. Cottonwood is so fun to use as it has so many nooks and crannies that show up while I am turning. I am excited to use some of the materials I purchased at the Tucson Gem & Mineral Show! This piece is made…
Reclaiming Wood for Wine
I just added these bottle stoppers to the shop. Mesquite as such a lovely grain. Turning the mesquite on the lathe fills the air with shavings and smells incredible. I like to leave the cracks so I can inlay with Turquoise but I have to be careful that I don’t…