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I made these 3 candle holders from scrap purpleheart and maple…2 of my favorite woods. The long ones are 18 inches and the short one is 12 inches. I added the purpleheart inlay detail because I thought it was too plain. The 2 woods are both cut at 45 degree angles and I think that makes them pleasing to the eye. I eased all the edges and finished with 3 coats of Watco danish oil.
Thanks for looking at my work. LJ is such an inspiration!
Ellen
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degoose
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#1 posted 1443 days ago
You is looking outside the box again!
The inlay is just right. IMHO
As to the PH I thought I was the only one with ‘scrap’ PH.. these two timbers are reminiscent of the PH and SA I use. [the SA is similar to the maple in your project]
I have seen these periodically but never thought about building any but having seen yours.. I will add them to the to-do-next list. Keep it up
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PurpLev
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#2 posted 1443 days ago
this are sweet! the wood combination, and the clean lines really work great on this one.
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#3 posted 1443 days ago
i also like the inlay on the sides , it brings it all together. they look great
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Jay Neale III
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#4 posted 1443 days ago
Beautiful work. I love building candle holders, and I love selling them more. Your design would sell very well.
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a1Jim
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#5 posted 1443 days ago
Hey Ellen
Beautiful candle holders.I really like the two woods contrast. Very pleasing to the eye.
A defendant bench mark for candle holders,modern with kind of a Aztec feel.
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majeagle1
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#6 posted 1443 days ago
Very very nice Ellen, love the wood combination and the sleek design.
I also love working with PH and Maple, nice woods.
Thanks for posting,
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Kate
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#7 posted 1443 days ago
looks great Ellen,
I agree the inlay adds to the design. Love the two woods together.
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SCOTSMAN
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#8 posted 1443 days ago
Really very inovative use of woods I like the design very much you Ellen are a multi talented lady well done Alistair
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JoeMags
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#9 posted 1443 days ago
These are absolutely awesome. I hope you don’t mind that I plan to make one just like this someday. I’ve already bookmarked the page for future reference. These would make great gifts around the holidays. Great job!
Rustic
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#10 posted 1443 days ago
I concur very nicely done
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Andy
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#11 posted 1443 days ago
Very pleasing design,reminds me of the Southwest style.
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#12 posted 1443 days ago
These are wonderful , Ellen ! Very nice wood combination and the inlay is just icing on the cake : ) Favorited …thank you for posting these beauties .
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#13 posted 1443 days ago
that’s a really neat project. nice work.
Grant Davis
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#14 posted 1443 days ago
LOOKIN GOOD Ellen, I can see some of these being made for gifts in the future. Thanks for posting.
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Scott Bryan
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#15 posted 1443 days ago
Ellen, these are gorgeous and I like the accent that you added to the maple. This adds visual interest and breaks up the maple.
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