A Historic Preservation Piece

[DickMira]

This project was completed on a century-old oak wood panel that was salvaged from a church in North Carolina that was started in 1921 with the help of my wife's great grandfather and eight other families.  She and all of her siblings were baptized in this old church and family members are current members ..  The church was demolished around 1959 when the new church was constructed.  The panels from the choir loft were stored by a cousin for over 50 years.  He knew I was involved in woodworking and asked if I wanted some.  I accepted his offer.  My wife now has a treasured piece from this special house of worship. The panel 's old finish was stripped and stained again prior to the scrolling. The grapes were created with crushed gems in acrylic inlay.  The grape leaves were colored with a polyurethane/artist oils mixture.  My wife was pleased to get the scrolled cross she had been asking for.

[meflick]

Beautiful piece that is even more special by its history. I know your wife loves it and the time and effort you put in to making this special piece.

[Sycamore67]

Great piece of art !

[daveww1]

fantastic job

[Blaughn]

Beautiful piece made even more so by the history.  Thanks for sharing.

[wombatie]

It certainly is a beautiful work of art.  A beautiful piece preserved.

Marg

[Charlie E]

Beautiful! Love to see things get a new life!

[heppnerguy]

  This has to be one of the most interesting and beautiful cross projects I have ever seen. I love it a lot

Dick

heppnerguy

[DickMira]

 

3 hours ago, heppnerguy said:

  This has to be one of the most interesting and beautiful cross projects I have ever seen. I love it a lot

Dick

heppnerguy

Thanks for your super comments Dick.  This was a wonderful pattern that appeared in Creative Woodworks & Crafts magazine, January 2005, "A Sign for the Faithful" with my personal modifications.  Regards, Dick Mira 

Edited November 30, 2022 by DickMira