I recently completed this sign for my friend Mike. It bears his and his wife's names, and those of his three dogs. I created the layout using a computer, then printed it out and adhered it to a sheet of Baltic birch plywood. I cut out the waste around the letters with my scroll saw and dyed … Continue reading A Different Kind of Scrolled Sign
When not required to make something that meets a certain set of criteria, I am free to let the design evolve on its own. Sometimes (but not often), I end up making nothing more than scrap wood and sawdust. That's how it goes sometimes. I feel that this quote embodies my philosophy on making speculative … Continue reading How I Prefer to Make Speculative Work
Everybody has an idea of the perfect Christmas and more than likely, a tree is part of that vision. In my household, decorating the tree has always been a family activity. We work together to put up the tree and adorn it with lights, garland and our favourite ornaments. We each have our favourite decorations and … Continue reading Christmas Ornament Ideas
I love making gifts. I really do. I was raised to believe that anything hand-made will always have more meaning than something store-bought. While there may or may not be a capital investment for materials, the real investment is the time and thought to develop and produce the item. For me, making gifts is a … Continue reading Christmas Gift Ideas
Sculptural Woodwork by Chris Wong 