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C H A R A C T E R I S T I C S O
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Herds of elk living wild in
the Rocky Mountain ranges must scavenge for food during the long
winter months of deep snow. The aspen tree offers a source of
moist nutrients, and the black scars created by the elks' desparate
nibbling of the bark can be seen at a familiar height on the
trunk. Carefully sanding the outer edges of the area reveals
the colorful, marbled layers of bark. Gently sanding the inside
also uncovers many beautiful hues. The darker scars, when simply
scrubbed and finished, create an extremely dark, more rustic
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Oftentimes it is
an insect that causes the death of an aspen tree. These little
critters create the natural artistry found in the inner trunk,
the most common pattern resulting in a zig-zag path of the critter's
tracks as it travels upward, feeding on the tree. First a draw
knife, then a belt sander is used to sculpt and emphasize the
various artistic patterns found beneath the bark. These sculptures
then explode with vivid color when the finish is applied, appearing
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wood
grain
Cutting across knots in the aspen tree reveals some
of the most unique, interesting grain patterns. Aspen High designs
are full of this type of wood grain discovery.
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The same knots take on a whole different look when the logs
are milled into 1-1/2" planks for tabletops. As the saw
cuts through the knots, the cross-section of the branch protrusion
becomes an artistic trademark of the aspen high table edge design. ALL cross-cut knot edges are shaped,
smoothed and finished to ensure safety.
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The knots in wood, created by branch protrusions, are known
as "knars." The "knarly" style of log contains
sculpted knots, finished round and smoothor left naturally
jaggedit's a custom design preference. ALL knars are finished
to ensure safety.
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The edging of tables and benches is created from the milled
planks retaining the natural outer shape of the trunk. Edging
can be as wavy as you like, or smoother (less wavy) to provide
a more traditional tabletop shape.
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Phone + Fax 970.887.2135
info@aspenhigh.com
Tom & Kris Swanson
aspen high design, inc.
586 County Road 4052 - PO Box 4015 - Granby, Colorado USA 80446
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