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Recently the work of two very talented people came to our attention. How? Well, to tell you the truth, Priscilla saw their work, loved it, bought it and then told me we needed to offer their works to you on our web site. Pretty prosaic beginning for our first foray into the world of coffee related art! But these works are really wonderful.
When we first saw Julie Cefaratti's poseable sculpture figures, we knew you'd love them as much as we do, so we begged Ms. Cefaratti to allow us to offer them on our web site. Each one of a kind figure is made using baked clay and a sturdy metal wire "skeleton" to hold everything together. Plus, you can move their limbs, and they each have a unique personality. These are not mass produced. Each figure is personally sculpted by Ms. Cefaratti. There are no duplicates. The Coffee House Masquerade Figures are posable sculptures clothed with unique handmade outfits individual to each piece and finished with a few strokes of paint, and, of course, a head full of The Captain's Coffee beans. Since each figure is hand sculpted, there is some variation, but they are approximately 16-18 inches high.
Erik Mowery's coffee grinders are a wonderful combination of old fashioned hand powered mechanisms mounted in a single solid wooden base. The base hides a glass catch-jar, so the grinder is as funcitonal as it is beautiful. These are limited edition grinders. Each is made by hand using a variety of tools and techniques. The finish is hand rubbed mineral oil and beeswax--a combination that not only lets the natural beauty of the wood emerge, but protects it while being food safe as well. The craftsmanship is exquisite.
Special Orders Available for Figures and Grinders
Figures
Want something entirely unique, specific, or individualized? In addition to the figures featured here, Ms. Cefaratti can create a figure especially for you. Some options you might consider:
- Basic head cup shapes
- Matching Stalking/shoe colors
- Professional Outfit representations (Doctor, Judge, Businessman etc)
- Roasting profile of coffee beans used in head/cup
- Other – Feel free to discuss your needs with her.
Please understand that a lot of love and time goes into each figure. Special orders could take between 2 - 4 weeks to complete.
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Grinders
If you'd like a grinder made from a specific type wood, or have a design modification you'd like to discuss, or just generally would like to talk to Erik Mowery about the grinders, you can call him at 1-336-908-8422 or email him at
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About the Artists
Julie Cefaratti is an artist and art framer. She is a former co-curator of the Affinity Art Gallery and loves to hand craft original art pieces. Her unique and imaginative pieces have been displayed in numerous venues and we are proud that she has allowed us to offer them here.
She resides and creates in North Carolina.
Erik Mowery makes furniture and cabinetry when he's not creating the art quality grinders we offer here. He calls himself a "carpenter", but we think woodworker or artisan is a more appropriate term for the quality workmanship Erik produces. He says he's a "practial craftsman" who uses a variety of power and hand tools--what ever is most appropriate for the task at hand.
Erik makes sawdust and other fine woodwork in the piedmont area of North Carolina.
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