Saturday, September 22, 2012

#16 The Bar Maide



It seems I missed moving this project forward when it was finished.

Bar Maide

The Bar Maide.
I didn't find this in an alley. It was a cheap thrift store pick up. Clean, raw wood with a little glue on the leg. It was practically new.

I hit it with a finishing sander and the sponge before coating heavily in some home made chalk paint. (plaster of paris and a mis-tint blue). When that was dry, I went over it roughly with a dark green wash. The seat received an additional coat of full strength green before the whole stool was sanded again.

After sanding, the stool was stained in Ebony. Sorry, no pic of this middle stage.

When the stencil work was dry, I distressed the seat. The legs were sanded lightly before I covered the entire chair in one coat of neutral wax, while the seat received two more coats of dark.

My girlfriend stuck a flag on it, but graciously handed over her old, rickety one.




Friday, August 31, 2012

#17 ♠ The Noble Suit

#17 ♠ The Noble Suit

When the grass is greener, go to war over it! The spade, or leaf, also represents luck.

Created as a hair piece for a photo shoot, this bird house is full size, but not fully functional. (there's no way to retrieve the nest)

Salvaged wood, bark, steel mesh, tacks, apple bag, candy dish, playing cards. Sprayed, stained and oiled.

$175



Wednesday, August 1, 2012

#15 The Ledge Buffet



#15 The Ledge Buffet

No bird feeder is complete without a carrying handle and length of rope. Entertain the whole flock, or just a few of your closest friends on nearly three feet of edible surface area.

NSFS
(not safe from squirrels)

Salvaged wood, hardware, found rope.

$125

#14 Raising Grain


#14 Raising Grain

Furled and patinated copper cap this smoky abode. The two perch system allows for a stylish back up to be revealed once weather finally reclaims the front piece.

All panels individually braised and brushed.

Hinged roof for nest access.

Salvaged wood, hardware, copper, drift wood, fire

$125

SOLD

Friday, June 29, 2012

#13 The High Noon Saloon

Bortmas custom bird houses
#13 The High Noon Saloon

This shared business space features a bar, brothel, and roof top dining. Discreet side entrance for upstairs action. Free cable.

Perch, and roof are removable for nest access.

Salvaged wood, steel, hardware, copper, bone

$175

Thursday, June 28, 2012

#12 The Asylum

bortmas custom bird houses
#12 The Asylum

Recently outfitted with a state of the art security system!

The entry features a serrated fence, bound with soft copper chains and fastened with a genuine WoodNloc™.

Expanded steel mesh siding deters bad behavior. Lever on bottom allows you to slip out the back.

Salvaged wood, steel, copper, plastic, key, sap

$150

Abandonded

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

#11 Castle Lath


#11

The Bond of Spring loosely connects the Four Cardinals to Castle Lath. The failure of one could result in the castle falling from the sky.

1 1/4" hole; reclaimed wood, steel, copper, hinged back for nest removal, nylon rope; 48" tall, 8" outer 6" inner diameter.

Dramatic lighting not included.


$200

SOLD