Cut out blanks drying waiting for some sort of project.
A lot of my artwork is made out of "Exotic Woods" from around the world, many are from reclaimed or renewable resources. But also I love working with my native South Florida woods. We have such beautiful native woods all around us here. All of my woods are selected for their uniqueness of color, texture and grain patterns, combined to accent their individuality.
Each item is fashioned by me as a "One of a Kind Piece", no two pieces are ever exactly alike due to the materials and because they are handmade, but most of all because each piece of wood determines what I do with it. There is a dance between the wood and myself, always watching what is showing up before me. I feel my job is to reveal each piece of wood in the best possible way, a balance between my work and the beauty that is already there. I celebrate the woods individual characteristics. All my work is finished either with many layers of a clear spray finish, hand rubbed between coatings or with all natural oils for food safe items such as bowls and utensils, and no stains are ever used, all wood is in its natural state.
I am proud to fully warrant my work against defect, to be either replaced or repaired at my discretion. I stand behind what I do and want you to feel confident you are purchasing a work of art that can be cherished and handed down as an heirloom from generation to generation.
Paul Saint Laurent .
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.New bowl of Mango Root on the lathe and Logs of Albeezia
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