Communion Chalice (Cup) and Paten (Plate)

This was a commissioned project, so it has been sold.

If you would like something similar, please email me at:

mark@decoustudio.com

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Project Story:

This Communion Chalice and Paten are built in Mahogany, with carved texturing, paint, and gold foil guilding. I was given a commission to build this set for a man who after finishing his Seminary degree, was moving forward and being ordained in the Disciples of Christ denomination. On Sunday afternoon, I was given the honor of participating in the Ordination service, by presenting this Communion Set, and I even had a speaking part.

I typically don’t like speaking in front of a big group of people, so the “presentation” was a way bigger issue for me to overcome than the woodworking aspects of this project. I get sick to my stomach and sweat before my time on a stage takes place.

I remember hearing myself mutter something like, ”Bill, I’m only a woodworker, but no other type of project gives me more joy and honor, than to make pieces using God’s wood, for the purpose of worship, and so it is my extreme pleasure to present this Communion Chalice and Paten to you….”

At least that is what I was trying to say.

Thanks for looking,
Mark DeCou
www.decoustudio.com

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Want to See More of my Furniture Work?:
If you go to my Mark DeCou Website you will find that I have not updated my website in quite some time. I realize that I need to invest in improving my website, but until that is accomplished, here are some more Lumberjocks related lilnks with updated postings of my furniture work, sorted into categories. Thanks for your interest in my work, and your patience with my website.

Arts and Crafts, Mission Style Related Projects:

1. Arts & Crafts Entry Table; with Carved Oak Leaves
2. Arts & Crafts Orchid Stand w/ Wine Bottle Storage
3. Arts & Crafts Style Morris Inspired Chairs
4. Arts & Crafts Display Top Coffee Table
5. Arts & Crafts Style Inspired End Table Set
6. Arts & Crafts Style Inspired Prairie Couch
7. Table Lamps
8. Arts & Crafts Carved Entertainment Center
9. Mission Entertainment Center

Church & Worship-Art Related Projects:

1. Carved Communion Table
2. Carved Roll Top Sound Equipment Cabinet
3. Fancy Church Side Altars
4. Processional Cross
5. Fancy Speaker's Lectern
6. Church Hymn Number Board
7. Communion Chalice (Cup) and Paten

Art-Furniture Related Projects:

1. Sam Maloof Inspired Walnut Rocker
2. Original Art Carved Tilt Front Desk, inspired by Birger Sandzen
3. Natural Edge; Nakashima Inspired Coffee Table
4. Decoratively Painted Box End Tables
5. Birch China Cabinet for Cut Glass Collection

Rustic, Western, Cedar Log, and Cowboy Related Projects:

1. Naughty (Knotty) Refined Rustic White Oak & Black Walnut China Hutch
2. A Kansa Indian and Buffalo Accent Art-Chair
3. Refined Rustic Dining Chairs
4. Refined Rustic Dining Table
5. Cowboy-Western Style Suitcase/Luggage Support Racks
6. Fun With Cedar Logs #1; Sitting Stool
7. Fun With Cedar Logs #2; Coat/Hat/Spur Rack
8. Fun With Cedar Logs #3; Western Style Hat/Coat Rack
9. Fun With Cedar Logs #4; Entryway Stool

Outdoor Furniture Related:

1. Kennebunkport Style Adirondack Chair
2. Outdoor Garden Wedding Arbor
3. Outdoor Project: Cedar Wood Double Settee

-- Mark DeCou - Kansas Flint Hill's Artisan