05/28/2026
⚡ Meet the Maker: Steele Longstaff of The Family Ideas ⚡
At Gruene Market Days, you never know what kind of artistry you’ll discover, but lightning-burned wood tables definitely stop people in their tracks. 😮⚡
Steele creates one-of-a-kind fractal burned wood tables, bartops, river tables, headboards, and more using high-voltage electricity to create intricate lightning-like patterns in the wood. The process is mesmerizing, the craftsmanship is intense, and every piece is completely unique.
The fractal burning process is centuries-old but had died out - largely because of the mortality rate due to the hazard of electrocution! A few years ago, Steele watched some online videos and was fascinated so he built his own machines!
His signature “River” technique was the best kind of happy accident and he’s been told he may be the only person in the world doing it this way. 🤯 Catch him during the third weekend of June to ask him more about it.
Shop handmade-only artistry from makers who truly bring something original to Gruene
June 20–21
Gruene Market Days
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