DOUGLAS CARELSE SCROLLING WOODWORK

Whether ornamental crosses, Christmas decorations and silhouettes, key racks, “woven” wooden baskets or mini clocks, it is clear that all that stands between Douglas Carelse and the stunning results of his now full-time hobby is his imagination; or yours, as commissions for his intricate scroll-work creations indicate, many of which make their way overseas. Visit the Country Craft Market in Somerset West,
visit countrycraftmarket.org/ stall076.html or phone: 021 905 1113

WOOD BENDERS BENTWOOD FURNITURE

Timber is sourced from managed forests (certificates available). Shipping of raw timber has a smaller carbon footprint than importers bringing in fully assembled furniture. The unique manufacturing process involves steaming the timber to bend it into shape. This results in the highly effective use of the timber with very little waste. Why? Parts do not have to be cut out of raw planks to obtain the required shape. The manufacturing process also results in fewer joins, which results in less glue and fittings being needed. Timber can be left raw (no varnish) to further enhance “greenfriendly principles”; alternatively a protective clear lacquer finish can be applied to let the natural beauty of the timber show through. Timber is a biodegradable product; obsolete items will not compromise the environment and can be recycled. www.woodbender.co.za

NICO BANTJES ARTISTIC WOODTURNING

Nico Bantjes’s passion for transforming discarded wood into functional art is, as he says, a way of extending the life of a beautiful gift of nature, paying homage to the spirit of the tree from whence it came and helping others, through his wonderful creations, to appreciate the natural beauty, warmth and character of wood. Visit the Country Craft Market in Somerset West,
visit countrycraftmarket.org/ stall036.html email: nico@paragmed. co.za, call 021 913 0296 or 084 610 0026