Blind Faith Innovation is the new company started by Tony Zartman, previous Paulding County Commissioners (2007-2020), Daughter Kelly Zartman Arnett and Tony’s wife, Angie. They all were instrumental in developing this company, and are partners that makes ornate tables and artistic items for the home. Blind Faith Innovations began during the height of the Pandemic in 2020, and has grown quickly into a successful business venture for the family.
Kelly Arnett designs much of the work that is to be made and is the front end person for the website and sales orders. Kelly also designs and programs some of the equipment used in production. Tony works with the natural medium of black walnut and red oak hard woods, mixing them with epoxy resin to create tables and other elements that are not only fully functional, but nonetheless, beautiful to look at. Tony described this type of artwork as river tables. The resin that forms to the wood, has patterns applied during the curing process that will make the “flowing” look. Each piece is uniquely made and finished.
Another attribute that Blind Faith Innovations has recently acquired is a CNC router (which is Kelly’s department), and it is used to make signs of hardwood with your custom logo or artwork cut into the wood or combined with other words for affects that you would not normally be able to get by hand. Tony does, however, know how to work with his hands as he has been in the construction business for decades!
The process to make the tables starts with selecting high-quality wood. Tony and Kelly work with an arborist to find the best woods possible for their tables. Some of the wood that he has acquired is extremely heavy, but that does not compare to the weight that the resin will add after it bonds the wood together.
The right amount of color must be added into the resin during the process or the entire table could be ruined. Tony has worked this out to an exact science and continues to develop new techniques to ensure the success for his tables and his clients.
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To find out more about Blind Innovations visit their website at. https://www.blindfaithinnovationsllc.com or visit the instagram and search blindfaithinnovations. You can also call Kelly at 419-786-9891 or Tony at 419-406-0051.
