Rustic Display Case

Hey Dennis: I’m a fan of Rustic pieces, especially if they have some real character to them. This piece is all about character. From the twig crown to the hidden drawers, to the stones placed on the corners, this is a very creative piece. I will be heading to Cody, WY next month, for the Western Design Conference. Have you ever considered showing your work at this show? You would show well I feel. If you are unfamiliar with this show, you can go to www.westerndesignconference.com and see the exhibitors and learn more about it.

Would you be willing to explain how you get the stones to stay in place? I’ve inlayed rocks before, but I wouldn’t know how to do them the way you have placed them.

If you have them, I would love for you to add two more photos with close ups of your details and artistry. I look forward to seeing other projects that have come out of your heart.

Congrats on a nice piece, thanks for sharing it with us,
Mark DeCou

-- Mark DeCou - American Contemporary Craft Artisan - www.decoustudio.com

A very interesting piece. Very rustic looking. You must have put quite a few hours of labor on this one. I like it.

-- -** 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

Thanks Mark I added two photos for more detail. Congratulation on the Western Design Conference. The twig crown was lots of fun i will try some more in the future. The rocks are set with a one part epoxy.

I had to check out all of your pieces Dennis. I don’t think I noticed this one before.
You have to be one of the most creative people I know!!
I SOOOOO love your work

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Thanks Debbie. I put a lot of work into this one. Now it just collects saw dust in my shop. I’ve added glass shelves to it. Unfortunately it is too large for my house.

too large … how sad!!
I’m at a loss for words—trying to imagine this amazing piece of art sitting in a corner somewhere unseen..

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

That’s a shame, Dennis (too large). Very striking work. I love the integration of non-wood elements for contrast.

-- Jeff, St. Paul, MN

After reading how your first posted project (this one) did not get all the attention that projects of today do; I desided to track it down and check it out.

Nice work, I like the different material usage and what did you use to shape the bottoms of those legs?

-- Rob (A) Waxahachie,TX

Definitely worth checking out :)

Dennis’s is work is always at the top of my favourites list!!

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Thanks for checking it out Rob. I used a 5 inch grinder to form the legs. They are too big to fit on my lathe.

another work beyond compare

-- keeping myself entertained

I love it Dennis. Great work!

Dave

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

Thanks Dan and Dave!

dennis you sure have an incredible eye for the rustic furniture ! i think ive made two attemps over the years , but they so closly resembled the woodpile eventually they merged and poof they were gone ! you are truly an artist . great job

and where does this now reside?

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)