About this Set

This is a one of a kind reclaimed acacia and resin game board, made with cut up and repurposed resin art and scraps of acacia from Kathryn’s resin art and functional art. The 64 squares are tiled together into a game board and mounted on a sturdy plywood base with a black velvet backing. The resin and acacia board measures approximately 15” square, and the squares are approximately 1.75” square.

The set includes a 34 piece set of Staunton style chess pieces (one extra queen per side), made from casting drips of leftover resin, reclaimed paint chips, and ground mussel shells, collected empty from local beaches. The pieces are weighted on the bottom and finished with a black velvet backing which matches the board.

The set also includes a matching four compartment storage box measuring 12 1/2" x 4 1/8" x 3 7/8", which holds the 34 pieces or can be used as a tea box if you prefer to keep your pieces out on display.

New Format Learning Curve

Each year’s Repurpose series inspires Kathryn to learn a new tool, and this year she learned her table saw in order to upcycle damaged paintings and wood trays into chess boards. The learning curve associated with this complex skill set, especially starting with reclaimed materials means that each Repurpose board is flawed, rustic and unique. There will be small cosmetic flaws, patched gaps in the joinery and minor unevenness in the board surface, but your board will be smooth, sturdy and unmistakably handmade.

Most of the pieces will have tiny bubbles in the casting, but feel smooth and have character.

Care and Packaging

Cleaning instructions: Wipe clean with a damp cloth, and condition with mineral oil. All resin and paint are sensitive to UV light, and your piece will last longest if stored indoors, away from direct sunlight. You can clean the board’s velvet backing with a lint roller.

Your board will be packaged in kraft paper with a ribbon. As part of our sustainability initiative, we reuse clean incoming packaging from Kathryn’s art supply orders to cushion your order. It doesn’t look as professional, but it’s better for the environment. We hope you can use it again too!

About the Repurpose Series

Kathryn’s annual series was made to celebrate Earth Day and a year’s worth of learning, repurposing the accumulated paint drips from a year in the studio.

The Repurpose mosaics are created with the leftover drips of paint and strips of canvas from Kathryn’s artwork. Each one is unique, and uses up materials that would otherwise be wasted.

Shipping and Currency

This item will ship from British Columbia and may take several weeks to arrive. Prices are in US dollars.

Free shipping for all destinations in Canada and the US.

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