Over the years I’ve saved odd pieces of timber that caught my eye. I always had the intention to someday make things from them, through Totally Steamed I hope to do this and more.
I particularly like the idea of using wood in conjunction with lighting and with that the interest in steam bending timber took hold. I think incorporating curves and twists with light adds interest to functional pieces.
Along with learning to steam bend timber the name Totally Steamed evolved, like many things this was over a few pints in the pub! I liked the name so decided to go with it, I hope steam bent wood will be incorporated in a lot of what we do but it will not be in everything. Part of the ethos of Totally Steamed will be to use timber sourced where possible from local sawmills and reclaimed wood from the locality.
Totally Steamed, functional items for the home, garden and life.
This table is made from a single cross sectional slice from a Cedar tree, sourced from a local sawmill, these slices are sometimes known as biscuits.
Timber cut in this manner is inherently weak so the underside has been routed out and a plywood base bonded into the recess. The table top is then turned over and the splits and fissures in the tabletop have then been filled with clear resin.
The table top has been sealed with resin and then sanded before being coated with Osmo TopOil. Osmo TopOil is a food safe finish that is resistant to liquid spillages. This table is fitted with heavy duty black hairpin legs. Various leg types and heights are also available.
