These are roughly 4" diameter spheres made from the branches of trees with significant symbolic characteristics. These three are from Yew, Pear, and Cedar, symbolizing Wisdom (Yew), Justice (Pear), Incorruptibility (Cedar), and Longevity (all). The branches are either trimming or storm-fall and allowed to cure in the woods for at least a full year. They have felted bottoms and are sealed with a combination of oil finish and carnauba wax.
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I have been making from wood for as long as I can remember. I take a great deal of pride in my work and will not accept a commission if I am not entirely sure I can complete it to your satisfaction. ShopDog Turnery is a one-person, one-dog operation making all sorts of custom items, primarily lathe based. This includes bottle-stoppers, wine glasses (with glass or wooden bowls), platters and plates, bowls, boxes, and whatever else springs to mind.
In addition to lathe work I make various flat pieces; tables, specialty boxes, cutting boards and, again, whatever else springs to mind.
I make for the joy of the making, using sustainably harvested and reclaimed or historical woods exclusively.
Molly was the ShopDog, but is no longer with us. She did all the "RUFF" work in the turnery.
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