Process of making

Here i wanna show you a bit how much work in this little things is.

As I mentioned, everything on the traditional arches is hand-cut. Sure, you could do it with a laser, but programming isn't really my thing; I prefer doing it by hand and think it adds a bit more heart. Okay, I do cheat a little by using a scroll saw instead of a handsaw, but oh well. So, everything has to be cut out neatly, deburred, and then it's time for burning. I use wood burning for the details. After that, the base for the arch is cast. For the arches with a Hanseatic theme, the base contains sand and shells from the Baltic Sea. It's meant to evoke a bit of a seaside feel. Then the individual wooden pieces are glued together, burned, and finally oiled. And presto, the arch is finished!

The epoxy arches aren't cut, but cast. First, a mold is made, and then all the individual pieces are glued together. This process naturally takes quite a bit of time, but the color possibilities are far more diverse than with traditional arches. Since I make all the molds myself, there are virtually no limits to the ideas. This means other projects are also possible, so if you have an idea that I'd love to hear, please let me know!