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This is a style of work that is fun to do, as it provides numerous unique and creative ways to use wood, so I thought I would share it.
Running in my “Fun With Cedar Logs” Series on functional woodart made from discarded Kansas Flinthill’s Prairie cedar trees, I built a Hat/Coat rack made from cedar.
I built several things this summer out of cedar, and have enjoyed the freedom the rustic styling gives me, and the opportunity to make something useful out of locally hated and discarded trees.
The “carving” is all done with a Router, utilizing router rails, and is loosely inspired by some work I saw at the Western Design Conference last year, and Thomas Molesworth’s historic pieces.
The hooks are made from Kansas Whitetail Deer antler sheds.
This piece is ”for sale”, but until it is sold, we are hanging hats and canes on it.
I entered this piece in the local Chase County Fair last week and it took 2nd in the Woodcarving category, losing to the Walking Cane I made for my dad last Christmas.
Thanks for looking,
Mark DeCou
www.decoustudio.com
email: mark@decoustudio.com
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MsDebbieP
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posted 438 days ago
another second? You got robbed. Ha. Oh right—first place what “THE” cane!!! :)
Love the look of this and a much better use for antlers than having them just hanging on the wall (or sitting in a corner
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Buckskin
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posted 438 days ago
You may think it is a silly project but I love it. This is the kind of stuff I like.
RobS
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posted 438 days ago
Seems like you are always losing to yourself, not a bad way to go…nice job.
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Mark A. DeCou
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posted 438 days ago
Good point Buckskin. I don’t mean “silly” in a bad way, so I changed the text to mean more of what I was trying to say. Thanks for the encouragement.
Don’t worry RobS, I have lost many, many, times in my life in competitions. I came to the conclusion that losing was better for my character than winning. Doesn’t sell many books though, so not a popular belief.
Debbie: you are right about the antlers. I see people hanging them on fences and the sides of buildings, and I think, “what a waste, if I could get a hold of them, I could cut them up and use them in a better way.” Ha.
-- Mark DeCou - Kansas Flint Hill's Artisan
dennis mitchell
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posted 438 days ago
I like that idea “enjoy the freedom rustic gives us.” I’ll try and remember that if I ever stop doing cabinets….
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Mark A. DeCou
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Dennis: only you can make “that” decision. Hang in there brother. You are talented and live in a great market, surely you can find the network you need.
-- Mark DeCou - Kansas Flint Hill's Artisan
Don
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posted 438 days ago
Thanks, Mark I would call this “whimsical”.
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Mark A. DeCou
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posted 438 days ago
good word Don, I made the change. Thanks.
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jockmike2
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posted 438 days ago
How does that song go ” I’m my own grammpa, I’m my own grammpa” ......... mike Good for you buddy.
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PanamaJack
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posted 438 days ago
This is very cool Mark.
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mot
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posted 438 days ago
I really like this, Mark.
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Hawgnutz
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posted 436 days ago
Great job, Mark!
I love Molesworth craftwork. I wanted to do my side table enry in his style using reclaimed barnwood. I just got a planer, and when teh rain lets up I may just take those old oak floor boards and make a table with a cowboy art.
God Bless,
Hawg
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oscorner
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posted 436 days ago
Your ability to come up with new and spectacular projects amazes me. Your creativity is relentless!
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