Friday, May 13, 2011

Large Natural Edge Red Cedar Reversible Chef's Board - Serving Board - Cutting Board - Centerpiece

Reversible Red Cedar Chef's Board

Large Natural Edge Red Cedar Reversible Chef's Board - Serving Board - Cutting Board - Centerpiece, or use it as kitchen decor! Very versatile! Unique reversible handles. Use either side of this beautiful piece of wood! The scent of cedar is amazing!


Use this as a one of a kind centerpiece for your table setting.

I designed this board so you can use either side of this beautiful piece of wood. Remove the handles when not being used for serving.

The wood is preserved with a blend of olive oil and beeswax .

Care Instructions:

Lightly oil with olive oil periodically and wipe clean with a soft cloth.

This piece measures:

22 1/4 inches long (56.5 cm)

10 inches at its widest point (25.4 cm)

1 3/4 thick (4.4 cm)

Reversible Red Cedar Chef's Board

Monday, May 9, 2011

Fallen Pecan Tree

Hauling Pecan Tree Logs

In the unfortunate circumstance of the recent tornado outbreak in North Carolina and other southern states, this beautiful Pecan tree was uprooted.  I have been fortuanate enough to receive part of it by removing it from an elderly ladies yard in Raleigh, NC.  

Pecan and other hickory woods are rated as the number three hardwood group in the United States. It falls behind only black walnut and black cherry in terms of value.
Carya illinoensis has close-grained, hard wood that is pale reddish-brown with occasional dark streaks.

Pecan when turned…is durable, stable and takes on a beautiful finish. It makes beautiful bowls, vessels, cutting boards and other projects.  I am thrilled to be able to use this wood for future woodworking projects and to know this beautiful wood will not go without notice and end up in a landfill or other insignificant area.

Pecan  
One of the 28 inch diameter logs

Saturday, May 7, 2011

Red Cedar Mortar & Pestle

We were delighted when asked to do a custom order for a Mortar & Pestle! 
It is to be used as a continuance of one that has been used by a family for generations! 
The 85 year old Mortar & Pestle was past down to the women in this family for 85 years. 

I can't even express how good it is to know that something I have created will be used by this family and my work was valued as such!  Thank you Delilah!

  
Eastern Red Cedar Mortar & Pestle

Friday, April 15, 2011

NEW! Handcrafted Eastern Red Cedar Jewelry Displays!

After getting a request from a fellow Etsian, I made her these jewelry displays.  It turned out to be one of the best experiences working with her.  I am looking foward to seeing her beautiful jewelry displayed using these natural wooden props in her Etsy shop! 

Check out Linda's shop here!! 
Linda's Natural Gemstone Jewelry, Mixed Metals and Fine Silver Jewelry...a fusion of nature and natural earthiness handmade with love for a unique and original jewelry creation.

Eastern Red Cedar Jewelry Display #2

Eastern Red Cedar Jewelry Display #2

Eastern Red Cedar Jewelry Display #1
Eastern Red Cedar Jewelry Display #1

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Natural Mountain Laurel Candle Holder

Natural Mountain Laurel Candle Holder
Natural Mountain Laurel Candle Holder includes four 100 % pure beeswax candles. Nothing adds more warmth and charm to a home than the simple, rustic beauty of natural wood.

The candle holder is made from a huge fallen Mountain Laurel tree on our land in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.

We have added 4 - 100% pure beeswax tea light candles with cotton wicks handmade by myself and my wife. We use cotton wicks in order to avoid any heavy metals such as zinc that may be less expensive wicks.

The candle holder measures approximately:
13 inches long by 7 inches at its widest point by 3 inches at its tallest point
(33 cm long by 17.8 cm at its widest point by 7.6 cm at its tallest point)

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Updating photos and listing new candle holders this week!

Rustic Red Cedar Candle Holder

Rustic Eastern Red Cedar Candle Holder makes a beautiful addition to a mantle or to add that special ambiance to a room anytime of year..
The spalting of the wood and the natural splits add to its rustic features.

Nothing adds more warmth and charm to a home than the simple, rustic beauty of natural wood.

The candle holder includes three 100 percent pure beeswax tea light candles. The candles are hand-poured by myself and my wife with local area beeswax. We use cotton wicks in order to avoid any heavy metals such as zinc that may be less expensive wicks.



The candle holder measures approximately:
9 3/4 inches in length by 4 inches at its widest by 1 3/8 inch tall
(24.8 cm in length by 10.2 cm wide by 3.5 cm tall)

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Unity Candle Holders

The unity candle ceremony uses two taper candles with a large pillar candle (called the "unity candle") in the center.
At the beginning of the wedding ceremony, a representative from each family light the two taper candles.
Later in the ceremony, the bride and groom use the two taper candles ...to light the large pillar (unity) candle together.
Eastern Red Cedar Unity Candle Holder


Made to order according to your request if possible. The candle holder pictured is approximately:
12 1/4 inches in length/ 4 inches wide/ 2 3/4 inches in height
The candles for this one are: 3 inch pillar and standard 7/8 inch tapers.

Custom ordered from my Etsy shop.  Click here!!! and click on Request Custom Order on the left side of the page.



 

Monday, January 24, 2011

Our Candle Holders In South Korea at Hyundai Department Store

ByDan Woodworks Mountain Laurel Asian Inspired Candle Holders

We are very excited to share that our Mountain Laurel candle holders and beeswax candles have been displayed in the Hyundai Department Store in Seoul, South Korea.
Located at its main store, Apgujeong Main Store in Seoul, South Korea



Hyundai Department Store
"Since its grand opening in 1985, Apgujeong Main branch has been leading upscale shopping culture in the Korean distribution industry and becoming the best shopping destination with a directory of exquisite brands and supreme customer services. 
Offering customers an enticing selection of merchandise and exceptional customer services, Apgujeong store has been loved by customers for meeting their needs and aspirations for a better lifestyle."

The proprietor of this beautiful location has shared pictures of her display, and we wanted to share them with you.

Mountain Laurel Candle Holders Display

Mountain Laurel Asian Inspired Candle Holders & Beeswax Candles

Monday, January 17, 2011

This Eastern Red Cedar Candle Holder Is A Best Seller

Bring a touch of nature indoors! Nothing adds more warmth and charm to a home than the simple, rustic beauty of natural wood. The warm browns and reds highlight this handcrafted Heart of Red Cedar Candle Holder.





The candle holder includes three 100 % pure local area beeswax unscented tea light candles. My wife and I hand-pour the candles and make them with cotton wicks. We use cotton wicks in order to avoid any heavy metals such as zinc that may be less expensive wicks.

The candle holder measures approximately:
8 inches in length by 4 inches at its widest point by 1 3/8 inches tall
(20.3 cm in length by 10.2 cm at its widest point by 3.5 cm tall)