JimErn Posted June 3, 2017 Report Posted June 3, 2017 (edited) I was asked if I could make a Unity Cross for a young couple getting married, I drew this up. I tried to make it like the ones that you use in the ceremony but the 1/4" poplar is just too fragile, and I did not want to take the chance of it breaking during the wedding (would be a very awkward moment) so I just wrote it up a little differently for the couple. The base is a slice of my pecan firewood, or maybe oak, not real sure. EDIT: I'm still new at this craft, so please criticisms and suggestions are really appreciated - only way I can get better. Edited June 3, 2017 by JimErn MTCowpoke22, Fish, Lucky2 and 6 others 9 Quote
Rolf Posted June 3, 2017 Report Posted June 3, 2017 That is a really nice design! The natural edge base and added details really make this special. Since you asked, the only thing I would do different is use a 1/8 round over bit on the cross's frame to soften the edges. I have a thing about sharp edges, Quote
dgman Posted June 3, 2017 Report Posted June 3, 2017 It's a very nice design and a great execution. Quote
blights69 Posted June 3, 2017 Report Posted June 3, 2017 Looks great to me love the natural base as well Thanks for sharing with us Quote
GPscroller Posted June 3, 2017 Report Posted June 3, 2017 Very nice job, also really like the base. Thanks for the pic. Jeff Quote
wombatie Posted June 4, 2017 Report Posted June 4, 2017 I think you did a fantastic job, it looks great all round, the design, the cutting and the finishing, well done. Marg Quote
Phantom Scroller Posted June 4, 2017 Report Posted June 4, 2017 Lovely cross, love the live wood base. Roly Quote
lawson56 Posted June 4, 2017 Report Posted June 4, 2017 The Bark base,Love itThe whole Cross in general in just Awesome..I can't remember seeing one like this one,and I have cut a lot of crosses over the years. Quote
JimErn Posted June 4, 2017 Author Report Posted June 4, 2017 Rolf I did knock off the sharp edge, though looking at the pic it doesn't look like it. Round over bit is an idea, I'll have to play with doing that, thanks. Thanks to all for your kind words. Jim Quote
penquin Posted June 4, 2017 Report Posted June 4, 2017 Jim, that looks wonderful. love the different colors of wood, and the natural edge wood base is super. Well done. jim penquin Quote
Dave Monk Posted June 4, 2017 Report Posted June 4, 2017 I really like the job you did designing this cross. Nice job. Quote
tuner Posted June 5, 2017 Report Posted June 5, 2017 Truth is i can't find anything to criticise that's a good that will be loved Quote
Christi Vaal Posted December 16, 2019 Report Posted December 16, 2019 What do you charge for this and can I get one by 12/29/19? Quote
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