Live Edge Floating Shelf From Walnut Slab

This live-edge floating shelf was transformed from a previously overlooked slab due to chainsaw marks from a branch removal. The soft, punky wood was stabilized with CA glue, and the piece was finished with polyurethane.

I sculpted away the chainsaw marks, reshaping them into a graceful, waterfall-like flow that follows the wood grain. This carving accentuates the wood’s natural movement and texture.

Additionally, I hand-cut ebony bow tie inlays to stabilize the slab’s natural cracks. Creating a nice contrast between the walnut and black ebony.

Location: Colorado Springs, CO, US