DIY Totem

We were awarded the backyard patio at the 2014 Designer's Showhouse which automatically meant pretty large containers would be the foundation of our design solution. Our new totem series really helped to kick the container thing up several notches. When you visit the showhouse this year, be sure to check out these containers on the pedestals around the back patio. Here are Lisa's shots from inside the house: https://www.facebook.com/lisa.freeman.7731/posts/10202116501776096 Here's a fun new…

The Upcycled Garden totem pole ideas for totem poles made from salvaged and upcycled materials.

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While in Santa Fe, I saw these fab totems!!! I decided to make my own version of them. This would make an excellent class or group project as it turned out to be quite a BIG project!!! First I extruded various types of tubes from a very groggy dark clay- if I were doing it […]

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The Upcycled Garden totem pole ideas for totem poles made from salvaged and upcycled materials.

While in Santa Fe, I saw these fab totems!!! I decided to make my own version of them. This would make an excellent class or group project as it turned out to be quite a BIG project!!! First I extruded various types of tubes from a very groggy dark clay- if I were doing it […]