Get to Know Joel Baynard of Freestone Peach

When Joel Baynard struggled through an MBA program in 2012, wood turning became an outlet for stress relief as well as a continuation of a family tradition (both dad and grandfather were woodworkers in his home state of North Carolina). From the basement shop of his parent’s abode he transformed discarded peach tree wood into wearable bangles. His father, the career carpenter, pointed out worm-eaten holes in Baynard’s bangles that the son decided to fill with smashed chunks of low-grade emeralds, quartz, and more, covering pieces in clear resin for durability. The resulting styles gave way to Freestone Peach in 2013, and now Baynard’s up-cycled waste-wood signature nods to the Japanese shibui-inspired aesthetic that celebrates modesty and imperfection.

Starting retail price: $900
Accounts: Two domestic including Roseark in West Hollywood, Calif.
Trade fairs: None to date
Retailer buy-in: Six pieces for variety and size
Contact: Joel Baynard, Freestone Peach, Montclair, N.J.; 828-289-2365; FreestonePeachDesigns@gmail.com. (See more of his work on Instagram at @freestonepeach.)

Bangle in holly tree wood and emerald, $1,500

Bangle in peach tree wood with turquoise, azurite, and copper, $2,000

Bangle in black walnut wood and opal, $3,300


(http://www.jckonline.com/blogs/style-360/2015/11/24/get-know-joel-baynard-freestone-peach
Jennifer Heebner | November 24, 2015 | Style 360)

Aeolus: Keeper Of The Winds

"Keeper of the Winds who gives Odysseus a tightly closed bag full of the captured winds so he could sail easily home to Ithaca on the gentle West Wind. But instead his men thought it was filled with riches, so they opened it, unleashing a hurricane, which is why the journey was extended"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aeolus

 

Making My Bed

This is a maple bed that I conceived. I walked by Crate and Barrel at least once a week in DC. I was always looking at the beds because I was sleeping on a bachelor bed frame.

My dad and I designed it and built it. I was mostly influenced by Stickley and Shaker. I wanted it maple because I thought it was lighter than white oak. That difference is negligible. It's a solid, and heavy bed.

I may be revisiting the designs later in an unconventional sense

Indigo and Copper

Peach and Sodalite with Copper shot, Wood and Gem Cuff. This one is off to Houston

Cherry Burl With Turquoise, Azurite, and Malachite

This is one of the most balanced pieces that I have made in regards to hues. It also reminds me of my grandmother's quilts. Raised in the foothills of the Appalachians has its influences

 

Black Walnut and Turquoise

 Haven't seen a piece of black walnut like this in a while.

Black Walnut with Aquamarine, Garnet and Peridot

All these stones get their color from iron. What do you think?

Cherry Burl and Opal (various)

 This shipped to Australia last summer. First piece that went international

Made It To Malta

So I've been doing this blog for about four months. It's interesting to see the extent of my reach.

All Time

Month

Week

Day

I'd go live in St. Martin or Malta

Back To Foundations

I'll be back at crafting my designs of wood and gems in about 1 hour. I have a backlog that won't quit. I'm happy. Turning and shaping is where I belong