Ever asked yourself why certain furniture pieces get better with age while others disintegrate in a few years? The answer lies in traditional joinery. It is not only a technique but also an art. It's all about precision, and craftsmanship. Traditional joinery, in contrast to contemporary furniture that uses screws, glue, and mass production, employs time-tested methods to produce long-lasting joints between timber pieces without needing nails or synthetic materials. What is Exactly Traditional Joinery? Joinery is the process of joining wood pieces to construct functional items like furniture, cabinetry, or houses. Traditional joinery is all about constructing joints that fit into each other like a puzzle. Each joint is thoughtfully designed to fit into one another, support weight, and...
Wood and epoxy resin have transformed the art of furniture making, interior design, and painting. These two combine the sheer beauty of wood and the hardness of modern resin to form beautiful, durable, and useful pieces of furniture or artwork. Whether you're working on a stunning river table, a beautiful hand-cut wooden coaster with resin inlays, or a safe resin-coated countertop, the wood and epoxy resin combination is infinite in its creative potential. So, what makes this combination so potent? Why does epoxy pair so beautifully with wood, and how can you utilize it to make sturdy, creative, and long-lasting pieces of work and in this we’ll explore the science, applications, and best practices of working with wood and epoxy...
A charcuterie board is a carefully curated selection of cured meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts, spreads, and crackers or bread. It's all about creating a visually appealing and delicious spread that offers a variety of flavors and textures for your guests to enjoy. The Essentials of a Charcuterie Board When assembling your charcuterie board, it's important to include a good mix of flavors and textures. Here are the essential components to include: Cured meats: Choose a selection of different meats such as prosciutto, salami, and chorizo. Cheeses: Opt for a variety of cheeses like brie, cheddar, and gouda to cater to different tastes. Fruits: Add fresh fruits like grapes, figs, and apples to add a touch of sweetness. Nuts: Include a...
Among premium cheese equipment, the Forged Charcuterie Essentials line from Timber Reflections are the ultimate multipurpose, hand-made tools that every cheese platter and charcuterie board benefits from. Using the forging technique, the tool is crafted by combining toughness and durability with aesthetics, and with this, people have come to love using these tools especially among chefs, foodies, and even serious home cooks and entertainers alike. Why It Matters for Forged Charcuterie Essentials Forging is a method of subjecting an alloy to heat and forming it by diligent and expert hammering and shaping. The technique improves both the tool's durability, condition and its visual attractiveness. Forged cheese spreaders and slicers typically have a rough, hand-forged appearance that complements both modern and...
In today's fast-paced world, where we prioritize speed and convenience over quality and meaning, even the smallest delay seems like a hassle; whether it's food, or fashion. Even when it comes to choosing furniture, the significance that handmade goods hold has been reduced to a lower scale. We walk into any store and find mass-produced products that might look great in the showroom but will start falling apart within just a timespan of few years. They're built for efficiency, not for longevity and were bought in a quick moment because of convenience and cheapness. On the other hand, handcrafted furniture holds a different story. It is carefully made to please the customer and is built to last and fulfill the...
