So my up-cycle
items are cedar anit-moth blocks. The timber comes from a big old Cedar tree onthe Staunton Harold estate in Leicestershire. The tree was blown down in a gale a few years ago. The estate forester rescued the bole, cut it for seasoning and that is where I found it.
The leather suppends the block from a
hanger or even the clothes rail in the wardrobe. When we used to make
furniture from timber the side and bottom of the drawer, the liners,
were make from Cedar. Cedar contains oil and aromatics that make the
tree resistant to bugs and rot. This is why quality outdoor furniture is
made from Cedar. I make my blocks 5x2x1 inch [125x50x25mm]. I made an
assortment of sizes and in some cases left the bark on for a rustic
finish.
Being made from cedar wood, not only do they have a lovely aroma, they naturally repel moths too! Pop them in drawers or hang them in your wardrobe to help freshen and protect clothes. When their fragrance begins to wane, a light rubbing with sandpaper will refresh them.
Email me if you would like some.
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