Shuggyban Stool

Sweet chestnut, epoxy resin

This experimental stool is made from local sweet chestnut.

I have heavily charred the top for an alligator skin texture.

This I treated with an epoxy resin to solidify and stabilise the surface.

Shou sugi ban is a traditional Japanese technique of treating cedar cladding with flames.

The burning draws the woods oils to the surface and helps protect it from the elements.