Spelled Waters is the practice of me, Joshua Chamberlain, a designer and maker based in Wilkinsburg, PA.
Furniture and Treen (wooden) goods typically start with drawings and a cardboard prototype. Wood is shaped and joined by hand tools, power tools, and the lathe. Sometimes a 3D model leads to printed iterations or CNC (robot) machined parts.
Wood species are selected for their mechanical properties, usually reclaimed or rescued from the scrap bin. I have a soft spot for characteristic signs of former purpose or bug activity.
Penetrating oils like tung or linseed are used pure (thinned with citrus solvent) unless otherwise noted. This creates a hardened petroleum-free and food-safe waterproof barrier inside the wood, rather than a thin plastic film on the outside. A layer of wax may be buffed on (then off) for shine and additional protection. It may be easily repaired with more penetrating oil, wax, or both.
Repairs are a great way to avoid buying new shit. I would be honored to fix or refinish your treasured furniture or wooden objects.
Jewelry and other small metal products are prototyped with wire or home 3D printing. Final products are generally produced by Shapeways, who start with a wax print and create a lost-wax casting in metal.
Graphic design and photography are things I will do for the right client—usually a tiny business or people who can't afford real pros in those disciplines.