Popular Post DickMira Posted November 29, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 29, 2022 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. heppnerguy, FrankEV, danny and 16 others 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted November 29, 2022 Report Share Posted November 29, 2022 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sycamore67 Posted November 29, 2022 Report Share Posted November 29, 2022 Great piece of art ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted November 29, 2022 Report Share Posted November 29, 2022 fantastic job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaughn Posted November 29, 2022 Report Share Posted November 29, 2022 Beautiful piece made even more so by the history. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted November 30, 2022 Report Share Posted November 30, 2022 It certainly is a beautiful work of art. A beautiful piece preserved. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie E Posted November 30, 2022 Report Share Posted November 30, 2022 Beautiful! Love to see things get a new life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted November 30, 2022 Report Share Posted November 30, 2022 This has to be one of the most interesting and beautiful cross projects I have ever seen. I love it a lot Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickMira Posted November 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2022 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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