Pepper Palm

I had a blast creating this table for a client. I must say, X style table legs look pretty sweet and sleek.                

I had the pleasure of creating a one of a kind WallFlower for an amazing newlywed couple. Brit & Andrew Their wedding was like a sweet summer Tennessee kiss. It was quaint and intimate, rustic and full of wildflowers. I decided to go with an ornate floral antique frame that had lots of charming character. I used 3 types of drying methods and left out the acrylic.  Email me at: pepperdcomp@gmail.com to make someone's special day that much sweeter with a WallFlower of their own. also check out  my Etsy shop for the 2017 WallFlowers of Spring, Summer, and Fall https://www.etsy.com/shop/PepperPalm?ref=ss_profile

I have been very, very busy these past few months developing new products and testing out new materials and ideas. Im so exciting to bring my latest project into the public eye, and I'm calling them WallFlowers. Like the definition, the product is a combination of showy fragrant flowers. The best part about that though, is the fact that these flowers hold a very special meaning to the beholder. What does this mean exactly? I'm talking wedding bouquets, Valentine's day bouquets, anniversaries, spur of the moment relationship bouquets, and even a loved one passing away remembrance bouquet. I only use the flowers given to that special someone and I work my magic to bring them a one of a kind piece that they can display within their home and cherish forever. *** Currently I am working on my very 1st wedding Bouquet WallFlower and Girlfriend Bouquet WallFlower Many people know that my work is driven by nature. My heart is so full of joy with this new product and service an

I was brought onto this project by a fellow Fort Houston member by the name of Luis. He is an amazing photographer and woodworker. Check him out @thelutul on instagram.  The project was for a local cafe by the name of The Terminal Cafe. It's located by Pomodoro East, Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream, and Rosepepper. They wanted to accommodate larger groups since their space is quite small. So they called us in to do just that. Luis and I went to the drawing board, sketched up some ideas, and then 3D rendered what the final product would look like.  After that, we divided the project into two sections, wood and metal. He did all of the woodworking and I did all of the metal fabrication. It was nice to switch up my medium for a bit. I hadn't worked with metal in awhile, so I did a lot of testing to make sure everything would sit just how I wanted it to. I made some leg mock-ups and a jig so things would be easier for me when I began welding.           

Materials- Pine and Steel w/ honey stain and resin This was my first time using resin to seal a piece. I did a few test runs and even came up with a new product that will launch in October 2017. So be on the look out for that.  I did not make the legs. A fellow Fort Houston member by the name of Courtney made them. She did an amazing job and it was great working with her.  I brushed the legs with sand paper, then sealed them with a clear gloss metal sealer. (more angles)

I had the pleasure of working with Green Brier Distillery creating some whiskey flights out of old whiskey barrels. It's an on going job. So every 4- 6 weeks I'll make about 100 of these. Its a bit tedious, but the pleasant whiskey aroma and final product make it worth while. (drilled and sanded) (close up) (Finished product)

Materials: Poplar w/ Walnut connectors and a honey stain The toughest step in this project were the legs. I cut a 5 degree angle for them to gradually open up as they ascended to the top.  The design came out visually intriguing while remaining sleek and minimal.  (Before the stain and glue up) (finished product- table top)

Simple pine and copper table with my signature scoring on the surface. I had fun with the stains! The process

The client wanted something light for her new home. "Light Ashy colored" if I remember correctly. So I went with Ash hardwood. It isn't ashy gray, but its light and warm. I asked if I could do something funky with the legs and she was all game. So here is a lose step by step of the Dining table. 72x43x32. The Legs It took some math to get the angles right and wide enough to cover the length, width, and weight of the table. I did lap joints for the vertical pieces and an angled dado joint for the floor pieces. I always label each piece. It keeps me organized. (hence the blue tape) The Top I bought rough lumber. So I had to plane and join each surface square and flat.    I also decided to do a walnut inlay to tie the legs in with the top.  Assembly before sealing it. After sealing it.  I added two more braces for support on the legs. In the clients home Im very proud with how this table turned out