The cross is made of Cholla Cactus and since they are hollow I put lights in it, behind it is ceder,& the outer frame is pine with a pour on finish.Thanks 4 lookin.
Good idea. What kind of lights, battery or plug in. We get a lot of Cholla from So. Texas. My wife visits a niece in McAllen and it is everywhere. She wears gloves and loads the car. I am currently making a hunting knife with a curved Cholla handle filled with cast acrylic died dark green. Just did it tonight and so it hasn't set up or cured. Tomorrow we can unwrap it and see what we got. I also make and sell a lot of Cholla canes. There is a 1/2" alum tube in the middle for strength I also make picture frames and crosses from it. Can't find the cane picture maybe it will turn up later.
BTW, where do you get your Cholla?
Good mornin Monte.I brought back a truck load from Pnx AZ in 2000 when I moved 2 Tn.I got the lights at Ben Franklin craft store.Luv the knife.Thanks 4 lookin