Willow Furniture Artist Justin Roberts | Kentucky Life | KET
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In this excerpt from "Kentucky Life," we visit willow artist and craftsman Justin Roberts, based in Murray. Roberts talks about his patient, painstaking process of creating furniture and artistic works from willow trees. Roberts learned his trade in folk art from George Beard, whom he met through the Murray Art Guild.
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@hillbillyheart217 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful. I build obelisks and trellis for my plants still like my grandpa taught me.
@barryvarga3538 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful projects and expert crafting skills. I was a welder for 47 yrs working in various places. Now that I'm retired I can see this being something I would like to do.
@Momcat6 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful! I have several willow chairs and a rocker built for me almost 40 years ago. I'd love to learn how to do this.
@silverriverchairs3686 4 жыл бұрын
Justin is great! I'm glad to see this video...thanks for promoting Justin and Appalachian Willow Chairs!
@carmencolbourne1878 3 жыл бұрын
I am on my way down the path of willow, and hearing you say that your mentor never used a tape measure, just made me so happy. I'm not one to use a tape measure either. I love it for the same reasons, it's everywhere and even when I take it, there's no guilt. What a gift it is! Now I just have to find my own willow master :) thanks for the video
@Eyagsf 4 жыл бұрын
Nice to see people who respect craftsmanship and carry on the tradition 🧡
@sheldondillon 2 жыл бұрын
This is awesome . I make canes out of red birch and willows and I've often thought of making chairs for my yard with willows too. Now ,after seeing this video, I have a much better idea of how to do it .
@jillrenier3194 11 ай бұрын
So pretty, beautiful, craftsmanship. Are the legs made out of Willow too?
@dc-wp8oc 9 ай бұрын
"It can grow up to 10 feet in one year." For a moment, I thought he was talking about my lawn.
@mrpanther7013 3 жыл бұрын
Nice work
@marlysfick9547 4 жыл бұрын
I'm teaching myself how to build this furniture. I live in New Mexico near a few rivers and willow grows by the rivers. Is New Mexican willow different from other parts of the nation? Some is small, some is mature and thick. I find different rivers yield different willow. It is truly an amazing journey. Would love to learn from a pro!!
@deneenksmith6001 7 жыл бұрын
wheeling willows is this the same type of tree you're using?
@keithcarpenter6738 5 жыл бұрын
Where can I buy a sofa?
@GA_Jen Жыл бұрын
Does Justin give classes?
@renaecampbell5780 7 жыл бұрын
everything is just nailed together?? how durable is this furniture?
@rlbadger1698 7 жыл бұрын
Depends on where you live and how well you take care of it. I've got a fan back that was soaked in varnish and kept on a covered porch in Michigan made in the 1970's. My buddy bought one in Kentucky and put it in his back yard in Mississippi, it lasted 2 years.
@redwildthorn 7 жыл бұрын
The furniture is assembled when the willow is still green, as it dries it hardens. These chairs will last a lifetime indoors, and ourdoors it depends on conditions. Like Rl Badger said, if you treat it annually for weather and bugs, it could last 30 years for sure. www.walkthewillow.com
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