• The Evolution of Placita Dorada Artesanos

    After doing six months of experimentation with Turquoise Inlay methods, we decided to make a Black Walnut Live Edge Bench with Turquoise Inlay for our entry way. It turned out very nice! Our next project was a Live Edge Mesquite Fireplace Mantel for our Art Studio. We decided that it was art, and it brought…

  • Wood Whisperers in New Mexico Prime Time

    Greg Salvo speaks the language of wood easily. Like any good conversationalist, he listens as much as he talks. Salvo’s woodwork incorporates a “live edge” technique, which refers to the retention of organic lines and unprocessed faults along the edge of a slab. This means that the rough, uneven table or furniture exterior that you…