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Post by lionofgod on Apr 3, 2021 20:18:16 GMT -6
 Brothers and Sisters, In my former life I was a carpenter, and it is something that brings me great pleasure. So, as part of my walk with the Lord, I use the talent He gave me and try to help out others and spread God's message. One of the things I do is make crosses. I use hardwoods and exotic woods mostly, and natural oils and wood wax from bee's. On the occasion, I do use a dye, but it is also all natural and no pcbs or bad stuff. All that said, my crosses are safe for anyone to own/use etc. I use both woods I reclaim from old furniture, and stock I cut myself from larger boards. All hand made and finished. I give these away to anyone who wants or needs one. I make no profit from this entire endeavor. It is my way of thanking God for all he has given me. I make different batches of different sizes and woods and colors. The pic above is some I have now. Some are finished and some are still just sanded wood. The black one is the only one with a dye on it. If you'd like one, you can post here and I will try to be checking in on a fairly regular basis. I'll have to check shipping, but I'm sure there is some flat rate for different sizes. You cover shipping and provide an address to send it to, I'll send one to you. I'm not a pro at this thing, so far was just local, but want to give to any that need or want one. I'll be as flexible as is possible with shipping, you choose it you pay it. The only way I have to accept right now is via card or Paypal, as I have had that account since they opened. I don't have a bank account or I'd take any checks etc. My disability/SSI comes on a debit card and thats all I have. LOL But if you'd like one for you or a friend, let me know and I will give my account info and you can tell me what address to send. If you have a color or size preference, let me know. I make batches and are not all are always available. I'll try to accommodate, if there is several that want a specific one, but mostly just get a nice cross. No strings. If you are called to help, you can make small donations to help cover the cost of replacing wood for more crosses, but in no way feel obligated. I will spend my own money to do this anyway. If you have questions or anything, post or message me. I hope I covered everything here, if not, just ask. God Bless! |
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Post by Gary on Apr 6, 2021 8:57:15 GMT -6
Thanks for sharing brother. I'm going to pin this! These are awesome!
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Post by lionofgod on Apr 7, 2021 9:05:03 GMT -6
Finished a Purpleheart and Paduk wood cross, with inlay. This is the natural wood colors, no stains. Gone, but others are available!Attachments:
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Post by boraddict on Apr 7, 2021 11:25:45 GMT -6
Finished a Purpleheart and Paduk wood cross, with inlay. This is the natural wood colors, no stains. Seen a Paduk hardwood floor once and where the sunlight hit the floor it had shaded into a brown but where the sunlight did not hit the floor it was a burgundy. Not only that but it had white portions to the flooring boards and was absolutely stunning. Perhaps the most unique hardwood floor that I have ever seen. |
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Post by lionofgod on Apr 7, 2021 13:30:28 GMT -6
Finished a Purpleheart and Paduk wood cross, with inlay. This is the natural wood colors, no stains. Seen a Paduk hardwood floor once and where the sunlight hit the floor it had shaded into a brown but where the sunlight did not hit the floor it was a burgundy. Not only that but it had white portions to the flooring boards and was absolutely stunning. Perhaps the most unique hardwood floor that I have ever seen. One of the neat things about Paduk, is it's variety. It's colored anything from a brownish to an orange or even an off burgundy color. This lat turning blank I received was an beautiful variety of burnt oranges, with occasional brownish streaks in the grain. God's nature is so beautiful! I have a few pieces of Walnut that are streaked in tans and different shades of browns both. I think God blessed me with an eye and desire to make things from His wonderful creation. |
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Post by lionofgod on Apr 8, 2021 20:35:18 GMT -6
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Post by mike on Apr 9, 2021 7:42:28 GMT -6
lionofgod excellent craftmanship! Be blessed as you bless others with your talent!!
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Post by lionofgod on Apr 9, 2021 7:49:21 GMT -6
Ok, working on boxes, books and crosses. Something for everyone! Here's a look at the first design of books. The orange one is made of Paduk wood with a Maple "pages" part. The other is of Dark Walnut with an oak "pages" section. These first books are small, jewelry box sized. But my end design is for bible holders, wooden bible boxes that protect and hold your bible, or whatever you want to put inside. I have actual gold leaf, that I will be using to put "Holy Bible, or just Bible" on the larger ones. All are same deal, FREE. I got in some leopard wood today, that looks awesome! Also some burled camphor wood. Will try to get some olive wood for crosses as well. Don't be shy, if you like one, get one. I don't make this stuff for me, or wish to stockpile them all. If someone here doesn't take them, I'll just give to someone else. I can't make it any easier than free. LOL    |
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Post by lionofgod on Apr 9, 2021 22:54:58 GMT -6
lionofgod excellent craftmanship! Be blessed as you bless others with your talent!! Thank you brother! Can I send you a cross or box or book for you or anyone you know? More reminders of Christs sacrifice for us is a good addition to any space. |
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Post by lionofgod on Apr 10, 2021 9:48:15 GMT -6
  A new box. cross is handle for top. Maple and oak. THIS ONES GONE, BUT CAN MAKE A SIMILAR ONE IF DESIRED |
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Post by lionofgod on Apr 10, 2021 9:53:43 GMT -6
  Small ring/necklace/bracelet box. Ok with a deep purple/black stain |
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Post by lionofgod on Apr 10, 2021 9:58:49 GMT -6
  Here are a couple frames as well, an oak one in yellow and a walnut and maple layered one. Same as all my stuff, free. |
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Post by lionofgod on Apr 10, 2021 11:52:40 GMT -6
 Excited! Got in my order for yellow heart wood today! So, for those of you that are noy wood geeks like me, these are the varieties of wood I have at this time. As lettered on the pic .... A- Pine, B- Poplar, C- Cherry, D- Paduk, E- Yellowheart, F- Leopardwood, G- Burled Camphorwood, H- Purpleheart, I- Dark Walnut, J- Maple, K- Oak. All are hardwoods except for A- pine. |
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Post by lionofgod on Apr 19, 2021 18:10:55 GMT -6
 Isn't God's creation beautiful! These are all naturally occurring colors in the tress of the earth. Wenge wood/black, Purpleheart wood/purple, Oak wood/golden, Zebra wood black/white streaked,Yellow heart wood/yellow, Camphor wood browns/creams/blacks swirled, Red Cedar wood red/white blend, Leopard wood medium brown/light brown spots and "scales", Paduk wood/orange w/black/brown streaks and Walnut wood/dark brown/light brown. And this is just a few of the myriad of colors and grains and design in just plain trees in nature. |
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Post by yardstick on Apr 19, 2021 18:21:59 GMT -6
very fine work
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