In this episode, I talk to furniture maker Carl Austin abouthow his background in boat building informs the way he designs and constructsfurniture. He explains his distinctive approach to steam-bending and laminatingwood, and how these techniques give his pieces their graceful curves andlasting strength. We also look at the details that make his work unique — fromcopper boat nails to finely fitted infill blocks that combine practicality withbeauty. I also reflect briefly on the second afternoon of my journey, leavingFalmouth by ferry, visiting my sister in Portscatho, and riding up the coasttowards St Austell, where the weather started to draw in.See the visual journey on InstagramClick on this link to see more of ⁠⁠Rebecca’s⁠⁠ work Discover more about endangered crafts at ⁠⁠Heritagecrafts ⁠⁠and, if you’d like to support their work, you can donate viamy ⁠⁠JustGiving⁠⁠ page.

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