Saturday, February 4, 2012

Designing and Creating a Bookshelf from a Tree Branch


Veronica Laurel will be with Art Informal Gallery at the Art in the Park event

I was invited by Art Informal Gallery to be with them at the Art in the Park event coming this February 18 at Jaime Velasquez Park, Salcedo Village Makati. It is a one day event starting from 2 at noon and ends at Midnight.
Art below 30,000 pesos are on sale from various artists from the veterans to the younger starting artists.
It is a day to celebrate and collect art in the most festive fashion in the month of February.

In order to hold my bound books, a bookcase was needed and I don’t want just any bookcase. My father had cut down a branch from our mango tree that extends more than 8 feet and I thought of using the branch since I know my father would only turn it to coal. To elevate its purpose, I have decided to turn it into a bookcase in order to showcase my book works.

The sketch of the book case

Part of the branch I have cut using a compass saw. These are the materials for the books I'm going to make.
This is the branch, though they've been cut into 4 separate pieces already.
I shall be working on this project until the 16th of February, aside from creating a book case, I will also be binding books with the same materials and element. This collection is something that I've thought of for a long time. Will not be posting results yet but attending the Art in the Park event would definitely enthrall you with the art pieces available on sale. 

My arm ached cutting just a portion, I tried the axe.

21 comments:

  1. Hope to see the finish product. I have a lot of books and you just gave me an idea on a DIY book shelf project. :)

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  2. I'm wondering how your bookshelf will look like but I know it will be unique. I'm not into that kind of craft so honestly I can't figure out what will you do with those materials. Kindly post it when it's done.

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  3. that will take a lot of time... I can understand working on woord but working on raw trunk of wood... whew... it makes me tired just thinking about it...

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  4. It's amazing how creative people are and with this branches, hey they are useful too!

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  5. What an interesting tutorial. Very useful!

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  6. wow.. from scratch talaga.. I'd love to the bookcase na.. haha

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  7. Let's your bookshelf made of Mango cut branch. I know you could make it by enhancing its artistic aspect for you're a creative and resourceful artists for that matter.

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    1. What I mean here: "Let's us SEE what a cut Mango branch do as a bookshelf!

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  8. ... definitely what mind can do!!! now pa lang i can picture na how creative your artworks will be!!! show us the finished products ok? thanks!

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  9. Wow new project!! I can't wait to see the end result for sure it would be a beautiful work of art!! Goodluck! ;)

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  10. Hmmm... a book case. That sounds like a lot of work. Well, good luck! I hope to see the finished product soon. :)

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  11. I remember my dad made a cabinet and a bookshelf from these more than ten years ago and up to now, they're still tough and sturdy =)

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  12. I was expecting to see it finished. It's good to know that you love books. I love reading too but right now, I support the greenpeace movement and prefer to buy e-books than actual books to save trees. :)

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  13. Interesting, will wait for the update post on finished product;)

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  14. i am curious too of what would be the finished product...i love books and want a special bookcase for my collections...

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  15. oh! geez! way to go dear! very interesting! post the finished product soon!

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  16. This collection is something that I've thought of for a long time. --> And last for long time and people will always remember you of your hardwork and creativity. Your very passionate one. Have a good weekend.

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  17. I love wood works and I used to design small items out of twigs or old tree branches...I learn them at our practical works in high school and since then i like making new products out of seemingly rubbish excesses.

    I miss it..but i look forward to see your design..I can't wait..inform me if it's done.

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  18. i cant wait to your finished project dear :)

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  19. let us see the moment you are most happy because you have accomplished everything and while you do, it is what defines you

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  20. that was unique just looking at the sketches I can't think of becoming it a bookshelves can't wait to see your finish product -chrisair abenes, sorry I can't log on my real google account, I use my dummy account then

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