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Communion Chalice (Cup) and Paten (Plate)

Project by Mark A. DeCou posted 224 days ago 567 views 0 times favorited 11 comments Add to Favorites
Communion Chalice (Cup) and Paten (Plate) No-picture-s No-picture-s Click the pictures to enlarge them

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.

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-- Mark DeCou - Kansas Flint Hill's Artisan


11 comments so far

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Ad Marketing Guy - Bill

314 posts in 339 days


posted 224 days ago

Mark,
New posting rules or not – This is truly beautifu work ! – Exceptional and provided with a guiding hand ~ Thanks for posting-

-- Bill - - Ad-Marketing Guy, Ramsey NJ

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Dick, & Barb Cain

5399 posts in 840 days


posted 224 days ago

Awesome! Mark.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

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Karson

14327 posts in 941 days


posted 224 days ago

Great Job mark. Truly an honor to be presented with them.

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

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dlcarver

228 posts in 270 days


posted 224 days ago

Fabulous Mark ! What kind of finish is on them? could they really be used for food etc. ? THANKS!

Dave

-- Dave Leitem,Butler,Pa.,http://dlcarver.etsy.com

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trifern

5050 posts in 307 days


posted 224 days ago

Beautiful pieces that will enhance the experience of many.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

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ChicoWoodnut

754 posts in 356 days


posted 224 days ago

It’s art and it’s beautiful. Where’s the envelope?

-- Scott - Chico California http://chicowoodnut.home.comcast.net

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cajunpen

5345 posts in 606 days


posted 224 days ago

As usual Mark, outstanding workmanship. Go ahead – press the envelope, it’s a pleasure to see your “pushings”.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

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Scott Bryan

9952 posts in 362 days


posted 224 days ago

Mark,

There is no envelope with this. It is a gorgeous woodworking project. Beautiful job.

Thanks for the post.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

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Lee A. Jesberger

2898 posts in 520 days


posted 222 days ago

Hi Mark;

VERY NICE work!

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

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darryl

990 posts in 867 days


posted 217 days ago

these really did come out fantastic, I’m sure they will be treasured for years to come.

-- ~ www.darrylmasterson.com ~ www.woodworkingdungeon.blogspot.com ~

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Mark A. DeCou

1365 posts in 946 days


posted 217 days ago

Thanks folks. I enjoyed this project, as I don’t get asked to turn wood very often. I enjoyed the learning process, and making the platter special with the little dimple finger grooves (for pulling out a small cracker chip as the tray is passed). I’m hoping for more work like this someday.

thanks,
M

-- Mark DeCou - Kansas Flint Hill's Artisan

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