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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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17 comments so far
degoose
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posted 166 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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posted 166 days ago
this are sweet! the wood combination, and the clean lines really work great on this one.
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whitedog
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posted 166 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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posted 166 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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posted 166 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.
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon
majeagle1
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posted 166 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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posted 166 days ago
looks great Ellen,
I agree the inlay adds to the design. Love the two woods together.
-- Kate, http://www.wooden-box-maker.com
SCOTSMAN
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posted 166 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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posted 166 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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posted 166 days ago
I concur very nicely done
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Andy
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posted 166 days ago
Very pleasing design,reminds me of the Southwest style.
-- " If I can make it,so can you" Andy in Oregon
Dusty56
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posted 165 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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darryl
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posted 165 days ago
that’s a really neat project. nice work.
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Grant Davis
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posted 165 days ago
LOOKIN GOOD Ellen, I can see some of these being made for gifts in the future. Thanks for posting.
-- Grant...."GO BUCKEYES"
Scott Bryan
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posted 165 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.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
kerflesss
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posted 165 days ago
Very nice, Ellen. That racing strip inlay really made the difference.
ellen35
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posted 165 days ago
Thank you all for your kind words.
Ellen
-- Ellen on Cape Cod