►LIVE EDGE WOOD: The natural edges, wavy grain lines, quilting, unique colors, knots and bark inclusions are the characteristics that define live edge wood. Each wood slab has specific feature and will vary from log to log milled. The pictures shown on this page is evident of the varying difference in grain patterns and characteristics of the wood. This is what makes live edge wood so distinctive and special. ►WOOD MATERIAL: Arizona grown live edge MESQUITE desert hardwood is uniquely hand-crafted and custom designed from weathered-down trees found in the suburban metropolitan Phoenix area. By acquiring these logs, it allows me to create 100% sustainable, repurposed live edge wood designs. Circular ridge cut on top to secure wine bottle from slippage. *Note that each wood log has a has a unique characteristic and will vary is shape, size, texture and it's not always what's in the picture shown. Also, the crack on the wood may be visible due to its natural dry cracking process. Diameter: 14-16” x 1-1/4" Thickness ►WINE BOTTLE: Upcycled glass to create a unique wine bottle art candle holder design. The bottle is cut on an angle called the TRANQUIL CUT midway between the neck and body. Wet belt sander is used to remove outer sharp glass edges. Diamond smoothing cone is used on the inside lips of open ended glass vessels. Flame polished finished on all glass cut areas. *Note that upcycled wine bottle may have slight irregularities and imperfections within the origin of the glass. Oil lamp not included with purchase. ►FRACTAL ART: A process of applying 20,000 volts of electricity to the wood surface recreating a lightning strike in slow motion as well as unique abstract figures, tree and vein like shapes. ►EPOXY INLAY: Any voids or cracks from the wood are sealed with epoxy to maintain the integrity of the wood. Epoxy inlay with color pigment is also use to seal the burns created during fractal art process on the surface of the wood. ►EPOXY COLORS: ANGEL WHITE, AQUA MARINE, ARIZONA GOLD, ARMY GREEN, BLACK, CARDINAL METALLIC, CARIBBEAN BLUE, DESERT COPPER, EMERALD METALLIC, GOLDEN YELLOW, GRAY METALLIC, HOT PINK, HUNTER GREEN, ORANGE, PEARL WHITE, PURPLE METALLIC, RED, SKY BLUE, TEAL METALLIC, TURQUOISE BLUE ►OIL FINISH: Hand rubbed clear satin gel polyurethane finished. It brings out the natural beauty of wooden surfaces; durable coating for use on wood surfaces and contains ultraviolet absorbers for advanced sun protection. ►ABOUT THE ARTIST: Garie Chavez | Artist & Musician: I have been designing live edge wood art and furniture design since 2015. Patience, persistence, passion and attention to detail are the key ingredients to my creative work. My goal is for my clients to have a piece of art that they cherish, and know that it is truly one of a kind and made especially for them. Thank you for having my art in your home. ►COMPLETION TIMELINE: Please allow 4 to 6 weeks to complete from the time order is received.
