How often, when walking through a forest or park, we see thick dry branches broken by the wind, snags or pieces of rhizomes. It's a shame to pass by such material. A person with imagination immediately imagines a beautiful, functional thing. Crafts made from tree branches can decorate the yard of a house or the interior of a room.
Man instinctively associates himself with nature and considers himself a part of it. Therefore any natural material– stone and wood bring comfort and tranquility to your home. Tree - warm material. It absorbs moisture and creates a healthy microclimate. No wonder, in log house I can breathe so easily and sleep well. The best sauna- also wooden. You can put unusual furniture made of branches in it - a bench, a hanger, stools. It smells of pine resin and birch broom. This adds vigor and strength.
What can be made from driftwood and branches? From different parts wood you can make pieces of furniture and decor.
You can’t put furniture made from stumps in your house or on your veranda. But such a chair or chair is well suited for the yard or summer cottage. An original solution for a table and seat made of stumps and thick branches will attract the attention of your neighbors and guests. In order to make such items, you need to have artistic taste, woodworking tools, time and patience.
The main advantage of stump furniture is the lack of materials costs. Everything can be done even without nails using a hacksaw.
Furniture made from stumps and snags will harmonize with rustic style plot. It will look good if real or decorative well from a log house, a wattle fence made of willow twigs or a fence made of thick branches.
The simplest solution is a bench made of two stumps with a thick board placed on them. You can leave it without a back, or you can equip it with a back made of sanded thick branches. It will be beautiful and unusual. This will be a combination of furniture made from branches and stumps.
Furniture making is an old and creative occupation. It has long been customary on Russian soil to use branches and roots of trees to make chairs, tables, and also to decorate furniture. The furniture turns out fabulous, individual and very homely.
Since it is almost impossible to find completely identical branches and roots, furniture made from branches turns out to be exclusive. It is always a pleasure to decorate a country house or cottage with such furniture. Conceptually, such products also look good among modern interior. Coniferous furniture will be irreplaceable in baths and saunas.
And the use of furniture made from branches when decorating bars and cafes in folk style will create a unique and inimitable atmosphere of the establishment. Regulars of establishments will be able to get themselves both a favorite hanger and a favorite chair, and the chair will be truly unique. The style can be maintained in every element, because flower stands and lighting, shelves and many other decorative objects are beautifully made from branches.
Branches can also be used to decorate large objects such as cabinets, chests of drawers, and imitations of living trees can be made on the walls.
In any case, use natural materials to add individuality to any interior - it is always useful and never goes out of style.
Finding branches or roots will not be a problem; just go to a nearby forest or planting. Our readers are also doing well with creativity, so let’s look at the question of how to collected material create final product, because the branches need to be prepared, processed, cut and somehow fastened together.
To answer this question, we had to study more than one source, but the most extensive and practical recommendations were discovered on the WoodTools forum, where a separate topic is devoted to this area, in which like-minded people share ideas and experiences.
The author of the topic, in fact, like most of the products discussed in it, is the user Andrey Sokolov (zmey), part-time experimenter and quite interesting creative person. He is happy to share his experience and the results of his experiments, on the basis of which we will consider the process of assembling and processing furniture from branches.
So, we will study the assembly process using chairs as examples. First, we need to decide on the material for the frame, seat and back. When making chairs you can use oak, walnut, birch, apple and conifers, in principle, any fairly thick branches. So, having soberly assessed what we need to assemble a chair or other element, we assemble suitable material. It is advisable to initially imagine what you want to get as a result, draw a sketch, and ideally make a model. An idea is an idea, but having a ready-made sample in front of you is easier to work with.
Which branches to take - live ones with green leaves, or already quite dry ones - depends only on you and your experience. Don’t let the cracks scare you; on the contrary, they add additional individuality and charm to such furniture, the main thing is that they do not weaken the branch. In general, you can take anything that is lying badly, the main thing is that the branches are not rotten and do not have sufficiently deep and weakening cracks. Experience can tell you how to dry it correctly, it all depends on source material. The main thing is that the branches do not crack too much and do not lead them, so dry them gradually, in the shade under a canopy for about a month, and then dry them in unheated room. Nobody will give you a full guarantee, no matter how the branch was formed, but if these conditions are met, you will get a completely acceptable result.
Next, the branches need to be processed and prepared for assembly. To do this, we first use a cartsovka for rough peeling, holding it in a drill. Don’t forget about safety and health precautions - wear a respirator and safety glasses. Processing should be carried out correctly along the fibers. When the main dirt and dust have been cleaned, we change the cartsovka to a fine one for more accurate processing. We repeat the procedure until the desired result is obtained, and we evaluate the degree of processing ourselves.
In any case, we will not get an ideal surface when processing with carvings, and this is not particularly necessary, since we will carry out the final processing after assembly.
There is a slight subtlety when processing the ends. The main texture is formed with a coarse brush. Since the annual rings are located in a circle, you need to clean the ends in a circle, changing the direction of rotation of the drill. We clamp the branch horizontally and begin processing from top to bottom clockwise from 0 to 6 o'clock, then change the direction of movement to from 2 to 8 and so on in a circle. After that, turn on reverse and repeat the procedure. In this case, the main thing is not to put too much pressure on the brush, this can lead to “burrowing”, and the end can also catch fire or char. After selecting the dense layers, continue processing with a fine brush.
After processing the branches, we dry them and perform dry assembly of the product.
You can assemble the product using different variants fastenings Precision adjustment for gluing, screw connection, clinching, and others were also considered. When processing holes and making tenons, do not forget about the alignment at opposite ends; both radii must be in the desired plane. When assembling a product using tenons and sockets, you can chamfer the socket using a roller cutter.
The radii at the ends are made with a crown; the crown is selected depending on the size of the branch. It turns out both beautiful and inexpensive.
If you choose the option of attaching it to a wood grouse screw, you can then close it with a decorative plug from the same branch. It's quite durable and beautiful way, for a more reliable connection it is also possible to final assembly Treat the joints with wood glue.
Let's take a closer look at one more interesting option fastenings proposed by Gennady Romanov (parlament):
“By the way, about non-adhesive connections, but not dismountable ones. We were sitting with friends at the table having a barbecue and I, just for fun, said that I could connect two sticks on a spike without glue or nails and who the hell would separate them. Well, the guys are all healthy and having fun - they argued. I make a tenon and groove before their eyes. Then, turning away while they were pouring, I made an incision in the tenon with a knife and simply inserted a sliver of oak there. Then, in front of their eyes, I connect the bale together with a hatchet, just for reliability. I say, go for it! They pushed and pushed until they broke, but the tenon remained sitting in the groove, like a native one. The cuneiform is a cool thing, but it’s also not collapsible.”
The seat can be made from a solid board or slab, or from branches or individual boards. In addition to fastening individual fragments with frame guides, you can add a little functional decor in the form of hemp rope. Firstly, this technique will add strength to the structure, and secondly, and importantly, it will make the product more original and individual.
After all adjustments, processing and dry assembly have been successfully completed, we move on to the most interesting part - sealing cracks and decorating! We disassemble our product and inspect every component.
If the cracks are deep, can affect the strength of the connection, pass through tenons and sockets, or are simply not visually pleasing, fill them with epoxy resin in 2 stages. We dilute the epoxy resin according to the instructions on the package and add dry dye so that the color of the composition is significantly darker than the color that we want the product to have after decoration. We fill the cracks until the resin is liquid; it easily penetrates deep into the crack. As it dries, add more compound until the crack is filled flush again. When the resin has completely dried, we again take a drill and a fine brush and remove what has come out of the cracks. Grinding is carried out until the crack seems to be drowned.
When sanding is finished and you are satisfied with the results, we assemble the product back, using glue for joints. What glue to use is a personal choice, some use PUR 501.
After the glue has dried, remove the excess glue and move on to the most important, but at the same time enjoyable stage - decorating.
To do this, we use stain, apply it in several layers until the desired color is obtained, you can add accents in some places. Finishing produced by oil. And voila! We enjoy the fruits of our work and creative thought.
By the way, a new section “Wooden Furniture” has been running on the furniture makers forum for a month now. You can discuss manufacturing technology there.
Furniture made from roots is interesting because it is definitely impossible to create two identical pieces. She will look good in country house, where at least a piece of nature should be present, or on the street. Leaving the city for Fresh air, I want everything to be beautiful, fabulous... All the materials from which the furniture is made should be natural. Furniture? created from ordinary tree roots? will become ideal option!
Advantages of the presented type of furniture
Products for the site must be durable and moisture resistant. The tree copes well with its tasks. You can buy furniture or make it yourself. Wood has been used since time immemorial, and now it has not lost its relevance. Products have been tried before different ways decorate, improve, roots were often used. Now this option also has the right to life.
The use of the roots began at the end of the 18th century. People were fascinated by the bizarre shapes. Each item became individual. Furniture of this kind was in the collections of kings.
Then about the original way furniture production was forgotten, but after some time it was revived again, and it became popular again.
Basic distinctive features:
- Since each tree is unique, products made from it will also be unique. You won't find anything else like it in the world.
- The furniture is environmentally friendly and absolutely safe.
- The roots are strong, which means the products are as reliable as possible.
- Any type of furniture can be made.
Who is it suitable for? original solution
The roots have an expressive shape, suitable for fans non-standard solutions. Much depends on the conditions in which the tree grew. The more difficult the conditions, the more bizarre the roots will turn out. If the master is experienced, it will not be difficult for him to find interesting solutions.
Products made from trees are very durable; furniture is made to last forever. This applies to those tables and chairs that are made of whole piece wood Often a whole stump with roots is used.
What can be done
Tree roots are traditionally used for the production of tables, chairs, and decoration. The products turn out fabulously beautiful, completely homemade.
Among the modern interior, original things will look conceptual. Great fit wooden furniture for the dacha, country house. Coniferous products are good for use in the sauna.
There is one interesting idea– using roots to create a folk style bar. This way, every visitor will have a favorite hanger, table, chair. Stylistics can be maintained in any subject. Wood allows you to make any type of furniture - from flower stands to shelves.
Using roots you can decorate the following things:
- chests of drawers;
- cabinets;
- tables and chairs;
- bed.
You can make panels on the walls that imitate living trees.
How to properly prepare roots
Finding tree roots in our country is not difficult. All you have to do is go to the forest and choose the most interesting snags. The question is: how to properly prepare them?
First you need to decide on the material for the frame, backs, and legs. A good option The following tree varieties will become available:
- conifers;
- Apple tree;
- nut;
- birch.
The roots should be thick enough. It is important to make a layout in advance in order to clearly understand what should happen.
Which roots to take, dry or fresh? You can use any option. If you see cracks in the wood, this is good; the marks will add more personality, as long as the strength is not reduced. You need to dry it so that the wood does not warp. It is better if the process occurs in stages, under a canopy. Drying takes place in an unheated room.
Next comes the processing of the roots. A brush is used for rough peeling, pre-clamped in a drill. It is necessary to follow safety rules, wear safety glasses and a respirator. After getting rid of the main dirt, a chalk brush is taken and processing continues.
Assembly Rules
Processing the ends involves observing nuances. Processing is carried out using a coarse brush. Cleaning is done using a drill. You need to act clockwise. You shouldn't push! Then the treatment is carried out with a fine brush. Next, the roots are dried and assembly begins.
Methods of connecting furniture parts can be different - gluing, clinching, mounting with screws. When choosing a mount, you can put a capcacaie screw on top decorative plug. The joints are treated with special glue.
The seat can be made from several roots. You can fasten them with hemp rope. The method will make the furniture durable and individual.
Finishing
If there are cracks that do not inspire confidence, you can repair them using epoxy resin dark color. Then the product is polished.
After sanding and assembly, excess glue is removed and decoration begins. A stain is taken and the product is covered in several layers until it turns out desired color. In a number of places accents are placed. Then oil is applied. Then you can enjoy your creativity!
Anyone can make tables, chairs or shelves from tree roots. Material in large quantities is located in the nearby forest. First of all, you need to choose the right type of wood. The roots can be taken both fresh and dried. Original furniture from the roots will be an ideal option for personal plot, bar, sauna, modern apartment. You will get an exclusive piece of furniture. Don't be afraid to take roots with cracks, they add a special charm.
An interesting and rather unusual trend - the use of tree stumps in interior design - appeared just a couple of years ago. It was rapidly gaining momentum, and today tree stumps are no longer just a current trend, but a sign of style and taste.
Today, stumps are an incredibly popular, and at the same time inexpensive and environmentally friendly material.
Tree stumps are often used as furniture for the home, not only helping to update the space, but also evoking thoughts about our place in nature. As a rule, the result exceeds all expectations and turns out to be inexpensive, beautiful and unique.
Coffee table made of driftwood
DIY stump table
Especially often, stumps are used in interiors as tables, bedside tables, coffee tables, and also as bathroom furniture.
The stump is natural. The easiest way is to use the stump in its original form as a table, just sand it a little so as not to get a splinter.
Stump painted
Stump painted with gold paint (from a can)
Stump looks great in his in kind, however, you can give it even more originality by painting it in any color, applying patterns with a brush or using a stencil.
For the bathroom
If you treat the stump with water-repellent impregnation, it will also be suitable for the bathroom
The stump for the bathroom will become very original decor. It can be used as a table, placing bath accessories on it near the bathroom, or candles when you want to have a relaxing evening.
Table with glass
The simplest use for a stump is to make it coffee table. Top can be adjusted glass table top for a more elegant look. The stump can also be placed on legs or wheels, resulting in a very convenient mobile table.
An ordinary tree stump will look great as a bedside table. You can decorate it at your own discretion.
Table with glass
Table on wheels
Stumps as chairs
Stumps make excellent stools. You can put small pillows on top of them to make it softer to sit on. Hemp can also be used as decorative chairs, which will be an excellent addition to the interior. The presence of a back will make the stump chair even more comfortable.
If you go to a workshop, you can make an original designer chair or bench.
How to treat a stump for the interior
To create a table or cabinet, you need to find a suitable stump and process it correctly. The bark can be removed with a chisel, or you can leave it on.
Cut to the required size
Removing bark from a stump
The sections of the stump must be sanded using sandpaper and then the stump must be cleaned of dust. Treat with a layer of primer and open the stump with several layers of wood varnish.
Sand the stump using sandpaper
Apply water-repellent impregnation
If the future table is intended for the bathroom, you need to apply a water-repellent impregnation.
Other methods of using stumps in the interior
Small stumps can be used as a flower stand, so your home greenhouse will look very aesthetically pleasing.
Rotten stump for flowers
Flowerpot
Birch stump flowerpot
Vases made from stumps will be a wonderful addition to any interior. Moreover, the tree bark can be left for a more natural, natural appearance.
Hemp can even be used as unusual lighting fixtures. You need to place it inside the stump LED bulbs emitting warm light.
You can decorate the wall with sections by sawing stumps into many rings. You can use saw cuts to decorate the entire wall, or a fragment of it, and the result will be a unique panel. To do this, the saw cuts are simply attached to a clean, flat surface using wood glue.
Great solution for the living room
Wall decor with wood cuts
You can glue a mirror processed with a cutter onto smooth layers of wood, and thus get an original mirror. 
