Today I completed a picture frame using a variety of patterns from my grandfather which were recently given to me by my dad. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for more frames and projects as we prepare for several fall... Continue Reading →
Glued and sliced new pre pattern from grandfather stock. Locust, black walnut, cedar, maple - mostly domestic.
Today my dad gave me several boxes of pieces and patterns from his dad/my grandpa. The triangles are perfect for Christmas ornaments. We are preparing for the Wardensville Fall Festival October 12-14. Stay tuned for more details!
This weekend I worked on a new wood inlay Christmas ornament design. I began by creating a base of matching triangle patterns. I then added other triangular patterns to create a series of interconnected diamonds. It takes a little more... Continue Reading →
In previous posts, I have mentioned the black walnut I harvested from a stump near where I walk. I have been able to complete several patterns and projects using this lovely wood. This week I completed a wood inlay project... Continue Reading →
My neighbor and artist friend Kathy showed me a wonderful example of handmade wood inlay. The table is designed to be flipped over depending on what game is played. There are small drawers in the side to hold the game... Continue Reading →
Criollo is a brand of cigars from Nicaragua. I picked up this box at Community Forklift. I thought it would make a nice pen (or cigar) holder. I added an inlay top featuring found black walnut and several of my... Continue Reading →
I made a couple of these several years back and used the one I made for my daughter as a pattern. Wood inlay pattern featuring exotic and domestic woods. Semi gloss finish. 13 inches in length. With rawhide strap. $18... Continue Reading →
Today I made a remarkable discovery: A MontBlanc pen that has been in my possession for many years is quite valuable! I also discovered that I have a small cedar chest with an inlay top I completed recently that is... Continue Reading →
