| Project by drgoodwood | posted 464 days ago | 423 views | 0 times favorited | 7 comments |  |
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Hi Y’All:
Here’s a typical Appalachian-style rustic tray.
It’s made from 50+ year-old peach crates that where found in a barn near Maysville, Kentucky.
I have about 20 of these crates. The ends were hand stenciled and the colors are still vibrant.
The peach crate ends are attached to a piece of resawn barn wood.
The edge decoration is hand split pawpaw wood and cut pawpaw medallions.
They are attached with brads and hide glue.
The finish is a blend of tung oil, Zar Exterior Varnish, and solvent.
The tray is sitting on an old campaign-style tray stand made of mahogany.
Mint Juleps anyone?
-- Randy, Rustic Artisan (sixth generation) - "I am a seeker, not a follower."
7 comments so far
spoonman
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posted 464 days ago
Well done, very creative. This is something that belongs in both categories of competition. Thanks for the post.
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YorkshireStewart
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posted 463 days ago
I just love this tray. What a great use of those peach crates.
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MsDebbieP
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posted 463 days ago
oh how wonderful
I love this. Cute little border design.
Love it.
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Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 462 days ago
Very unique.
It reminds me of when I was a kid. They were my main supply for wood.
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rikkor
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posted 462 days ago
Very nice. Your lawn looks like mine, except I don’t have the green parts. ;^)
Grumpy
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posted 461 days ago
Great job. Good luck in the contest.
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jeanmarc
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posted 456 days ago
Very unique.Great job.
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