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- Tangerine L.
- San Francisco, CA
- 81 friends
- 176 reviews
What I am trying to do is mount branches from my ceiling, in the same vein as what Suppenkuche did to theirs. Question is, where do I find large branches, without going to someone's yard with a hand saw? I need it to be cheap, and can decorate/finish it myself.
I've looked on craigslist, but haven't seen anything really.
Oh, and I don't want just plain branches and twigs, but soemthing that is really interesting with lots of curves and twists. I plan on hanging it over my dining area, so I can watch the shadows dance on the floor while I eat.
I've found some places online, but they're really expensive as the branches have been finished with paint, etc., or the shipping costs are outrageous.
But at least, I have that option.3/16/2009 -
- Tangerine L.
- San Francisco, CA
- 81 friends
- 176 reviews
Like this: yelp.com/biz_photos/DGyo…
3/16/2009 -
- Suge K.
- San Francisco, CA
- 308 friends
- 306 reviews
try craigslist up in russian river?
3/16/2009 -
- Euge L.
- Oakland, CA
- 1232 friends
- 776 reviews
be careful. i would make sure to get branches from trees that dont attract pest after theyve dried out. speaking of which, you probably want dried branches and some species release crap when they are drying, sap being a pesky thing to clean up
3/16/2009 -
- Tangerine L.
- San Francisco, CA
- 81 friends
- 176 reviews
That's a great idea, Suge, don't know why I didn't think of posting an ad up there.
I'll try that.3/16/2009 -
- Tangerine L.
- San Francisco, CA
- 81 friends
- 176 reviews
Good point, Euge, I didn't even think of that. Yes, I would like dried branches, and definitely no insects.
3/16/2009 -
- Suge K.
- San Francisco, CA
- 308 friends
- 306 reviews
also, try calling the firewood companies. maybe they have ideas.
3/16/2009 -
- Jeff T.
- Alameda, CA
- 534 friends
- 513 reviews
contact some landscape companies that trim trees.
3/16/2009 -
- Fog City Girl L.
- San Francisco, CA
- 83 friends
- 67 reviews
What kind of trees?
3/16/2009 -
- CINDY K.
- San Francisco, CA
- 117 friends
- 231 reviews
There are rows upon rows of manzanita trees in the business parks of San Ramon / Livermore. The bark is reddish but I think they have that windy gnarly-ness you're looking for.
My sis actually pilfered some and cured them in her own garage for a couple months before stringing them up w/xmas lights and creating arches with them for her wedding banquet decorations. The effect was brilliant.3/16/2009 -
- Tangerine L.
- San Francisco, CA
- 81 friends
- 176 reviews
Manzanita branches would be perfect. They're beautiful, but I would prefer to obtain branches through legal means. I don't want to get caught with a saw in one hand while up in a tree.
3/16/2009 -
- CINDY K.
- San Francisco, CA
- 117 friends
- 231 reviews
Chicken. Well, go door-to-door, and see if you can offer to trim trees yourself for anyone with a house in the Santa Cruz or Los Gatos area. They're everywhere.
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- Anna S.
- San Jose, CA
- 273 friends
- 669 reviews
manzanita are perfect, because they are so hard and smooth, once the outside flakes off. ironically, manzanita means "little apple", which doesn't make any sense. i wonder if you would want to treat the limbs with waterproofing to prevent decay?
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- Erin W.
- Cape Elizabeth, ME
- 84 friends
- 29 reviews
They may be pricy but they are here in the city.
yelp.com/biz/ixia-san-fr…
Also try buildings and grounds for the Parks or Colleges3/16/2009 -
- Junglist S.
- San Francisco, CA
- 624 friends
- 147 reviews
Golden Gate Park
3/16/2009 -
- Tangerine L.
- San Francisco, CA
- 81 friends
- 176 reviews
I would treat the branches myself, and probably do some kind of finishing to them. They're going inside, so I don't know if I would water proof them.
I will contact Parks and Services, maybe they'll give me some.
Thanks everyone for the suggestions.3/16/2009 -
- Suge K.
- San Francisco, CA
- 308 friends
- 306 reviews
if it were my project, i'd probably just sleep with a tree trimmer to get what i needed.
but then, that's my answer for everything.
good luck, tien!3/16/2009 -
- Anna S.
- San Jose, CA
- 273 friends
- 669 reviews
did you try posting on craigslist under "wanted" for a landscaper's leftovers? my mom gets tons of stuff dropped off at her house constantly by landscapers who have leftovers they need to get rid of: concrete blocks, tanbark, extra soil, etc. I dunno if tree trimmers would be involved, cause manzanita is more of a bush than a tree.
3/16/2009
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