FAQ's
Terminology:
Terminology:
Single Turned
These bowls have been turned from 'Green' wood to a thin wall thickness and is then left to air dry. As it dries it will change shape and naturally 'settle' into its own unique shape. Single Turned
Twice Turned
These bowls have been turned from 'Green' wood to a thick wall thickness and are then left to air dry. Once dry they are re-turned to take the unique 'warp' out, creating a more uniform shape. Twice Turned
Spalting
Spalting is a form of fungal infection commonly found in dead trees, although spalting can occur in living trees. The fungal infection can cause unique colouration and patterns. Spalting
Quilted
Quilt or quilted timber refers to a type of figure in wood. It is seen on the tangential plane (flat-sawn) and looks like a wavy "quilted" pattern, often similar to ripples on water. It is a distortion of the grain pattern itself.Quilted
Quarter Sawn
Quarter sawn lumber is defined as wood where the annular growth rings intersect the face of the board at a 60 to 90 degree angle. When cutting this lumber at the sawmill, each log is sawed at a radial angle into four quarters, hence the name.Quarter Sawn
Burl's
Burls (also known as bur or burr's) are a growth on a tree where the grain has grown in a deformed manner. Often found as a rounded growth on a trees trunk or branch filled with small knots.Burl's
Care:
Care:
Bowls:
Mineral oil is a liquid by-product of refining crude oil to make gasoline and other petroleum products. This type of mineral oil is a transparent, colorless oil, composed mainly of alkanes. After use wipe clean with soap and water and dry after washing. To maintain finish and protection apply additional coat of mineral oil after washing. additional products such as natural beeswax can be applied over the top.Tung oil is a drying oil obtained by pressing the seed from the nut of the tung tree. Tung oil hardens upon exposure to air, and the resulting coating is transparent and has a deep, almost wet look. Tung oil is a hard wearing finish and should require minimal after care. additional coats of Tung Oil can be applied or natural beeswax can be applied over the top.
Danish oil is a finishing oil, often made of tung oil. It provides a hard-wearing and water-resistant satin finish. Wipe clean with soap and water and dry immediately after washing. To maintain or bring back finish then buff on new Danish Oil and wipe off any access.
Please do not: Soak or leave in water.Wash in the dishwasher.Use in microwave.Allow fruit to decay in the bowl.
Furniture:
Furniture:
All furniture is custom-made and therefore finishes can vary depending on application and use.
"Osmo Polyx Oil provides a finish that is hard-wearing and extremely tough. It is water repellent and dirt resistant. The finish is impervious to wine, beer, cola, coffee, tea, fruit juices, milk and water etc. when dry. Polyx Oil is based on natural vegetable oils and waxes; is micro-porous and does not crack, flake, peel or blister."
Sustainability:
Sustainability:
Product Manufacture
From beginning any project, my thoughts are focused on the origins of the materials i use. I try to create as little waste as possible while creating the smallest carbon footprint.All non toxic shavings are donated to a local independent farms and used as live stock bedding. Larger offcuts are used in smaller projects, or used to warm the workshop on the fire.
Most materials used are sourced as locally as possible, reducing the materials carbon footprint in terms of distance travelled.
Packaging
All packaging materials are considered in terms of environmental impact. All packaging materials used are 100% recyclable, including the tape! The card filling material can also be composted and is made from 100% recycled material.
Shipping:
Shipping:
UK Mainland Postage:
All Prices include standard* shipping and postage within the Uk Mainland.UK mainland services do not include parcel delivery to places that are not on the main island, like the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Wight, and the Isles of Scilly. This also includes Northern Ireland, and remote areas of Scotland. Isle of Man postcodes excluded are IM, Guernsey is GY, and Jersey is JE. Some PO postcodes are for the Isle of Wight, and some TR postcodes the Isles of Scilly. Northern Ireland has postcodes starting with BT. Also excluded from "UK mainland" is the Scottish Highlands and Islands, which includes postcodes starting with IV, HS, and ZE, and some AB, KA, KW, PA, and PH postcodes. This is simply because these areas take more time to reach. Since they are also not so densely populated, parcel collections or parcel delivery is less frequent and therefore becomes a more expensive.
If you are inside any of the above areas then please contact me for additional postage estimates via email. freitagworks@gmail.com
If the item is damaged in transit then please contact via email at freitagworks@gmail.com with images of the delivery and damaged item.
International Postage:
All international (outside the UK Mainland as stated above) should contact for additional postage estimates via email. freitagworks@gmail.com All international shipping services quoted will be recorded and insured.Sales & Returns:
Sales & Returns:
Sales:
The following terms and conditions apply to all purchases made. The purchaser/customer acknowledges that they agree to the following terms upon using the website and purchase of any and all products listed herein.Returns:
All returns to be returned within 30 days of purchase to the account paid. Any return or original postage is not included in returns costing. If the item is damaged or faulty when returned then it will not be accepted. Returns are not accepted if the item has been damaged through misuse or neglect.