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MastSwiniesTaing

The wreckage from the Avanti Savoia is seen here as part of a mast and part of a rib which has been pressed into service as a strainer for a fence.

These weathered pieces of oak display a natural beauty which can be brought out by cleaning and treating with oils to bring back the natural colour.

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When you are aware of the different types and ages of driftwood you are able to recover a wide range - most are smaller than a fencing post!.

The pictures below show various pieces after they have been cleaned with a wire brush - this gives an idea of the final shape of the wood. The wood is then extensively treated using a palm sander with various grades of sandpaper. When a clean finish is reached the wood is treated with restoring oils and with teak oil to bring out the grain.

The collection below is from various beaches around Shetland - Sil Wick, Culswick, Lerwick and Bressay.
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All pictures copyright © 2006 P.Biehl
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