Auragami Table

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 I named this table Aurgami. The idea for this name came from the shape of the butterflies I used.. It's Made from Spalted Maple and Ebonized Ash that I milled. To stabilize the large crack in the crotch area I ran a 3' x 3/4" steel rod through the entire width of the slab. The rod runs through the butterfly and the enters through a that is hole concealed by the folded edge. Sorry that I don't have better photos to share.
First time I have seen butterflies - beautiful! And that Maple is gorgeous. How did you get that hole drilled all the way through? The rod going through the butterfly - wow!

Amor Vincit Omnia

Thank you Cindy! I used a couple bit extensions a used a straight edge on top of the slab as a visual guide while drilling.
That is one complex piece of art!! There are so many amazing elements to it. 

How kind did it take you to just design it??’n 

Toxins Out, Nature In - body/mind/spirit

Thank you MsDebbie! This piece evolved as I went along. It first came to be from seeing the slab of Spalted Maple and the idea to use Origami inspired butterflies.
wow what a fantastic design.just gorgeous.love your butterflies. great idea with the rod.

working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.

Nice Table,  really like the fold. Slabs are always hard to make legs/bases that fit the look,
You did well.  
Great Job.

Figuring out how to do something you have never done is what makes a good challenge.