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Title: Celtic Deverelle Candle Tray and Charm Set
Post by: scrollgirl on January 02, 2011, 12:31:39 pm

Hi everyone! I hope you had a great holiday season.  I have been back to designing and just finished another candle tray holder and charm set.  This is a Celtic design that is simple to cut and fun to do.  I hope you all like it. :)

Thanks for looking, Sheila

Title: Re: Celtic Deverelle Candle Tray and Charm Set
Post by: GrayBeard on January 02, 2011, 02:31:02 pm

Very Nice, Sheila!
Those 'ornaments' would also make nice Pendants!

Is that 'maple'?


~~~GB~~~

Title: Re: Celtic Deverelle Candle Tray and Charm Set
Post by: mrsn on January 02, 2011, 02:36:16 pm

I really like this design!

Title: Re: Celtic Deverelle Candle Tray and Charm Set
Post by: dgman on January 02, 2011, 06:32:24 pm

Nice Sheila!

Title: Re: Celtic Deverelle Candle Tray and Charm Set
Post by: Marshall on January 02, 2011, 06:54:11 pm

Good looking job here Sheila ..........

Title: Re: Celtic Deverelle Candle Tray and Charm Set
Post by: cherie on January 03, 2011, 12:10:04 am

I love it.  Cannot wait to get the pattern and even try cutting one.

Title: Re: Celtic Deverelle Candle Tray and Charm Set
Post by: heiko rettberg on January 03, 2011, 06:32:33 am

Very nice design.

Title: Re: Celtic Deverelle Candle Tray and Charm Set
Post by: Dawie on January 03, 2011, 06:43:13 am

Very nice Sheila.
David

Title: Re: Celtic Deverelle Candle Tray and Charm Set
Post by: Mainewoods on January 03, 2011, 07:10:45 am

I like it!  My wife my like it too.  Valentines maybe????  Hmmmmm.....

Title: Re: Celtic Deverelle Candle Tray and Charm Set
Post by: scrollgirl on January 03, 2011, 07:25:44 am

Thank you all for your kind words.  I am glad you like these trays because I love designing them.  They have really been well received.

It is made of Birch (solid, not ply) and I use a mineral oil finish.  When the oil dries after a couple of days, I use spray shellac to finish it.  I love this method of finishing fretwork because I think the oil really brings out the grains all kinds of the wood and makes them look 'deep'.  I realize that shellac is the most durable finish, but for fine fretwork like this that isn't handled a lot, it does fine.  I find it less likely to drip and it sprays on very evenly if you apply several light coats.

I like using mineral oil because not only is it inexpensive, but there is no odor whatsoever. For this type of project, I use a square cake pan and just pour the oil over the piece and let it set a bit.  I then flip it over.  If I need to, I use a brush to work it in.  I then have a little cake rack that I put over the pan and let it drip dry for a bit before wiping it down with a soft cloth.  If I really want it to look great (like on walnut) after it is nearly dry, I use 600 grit sandpaper and dip it in the oil and work it into the pores.  I find this gives an incredibly deep finish.  Then I allow it to dry a day or so before spraying.  It has always worked well for me and buffing in the oil leaves my hands soft and nice - an extra bonus! :)

As for the Valentines - I have a sweetheart tray available, as well as a shamrock one and others. They are all up on my site.

Thanks again for your kindness. :)

Title: Re: Celtic Deverelle Candle Tray and Charm Set
Post by: Russ C on January 03, 2011, 07:42:04 am

Looks great, nice work. Thanks for sharing.  :)

Title: Re: Celtic Deverelle Candle Tray and Charm Set
Post by: tux_linux on January 03, 2011, 08:21:43 am

Those are nice - i have to try something like this (sometime..).

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I like using mineral oil because not only is it inexpensive, but there is no odor whatsoever

same here. plus it's food safe! So it's also a pretty good choice for toys, cutting boards etc...

regards,
Torsten

Title: Re: Celtic Deverelle Candle Tray and Charm Set
Post by: RaymondMillbrae on January 05, 2011, 06:08:01 am

Love both the designs.

My wifey makes awsome candles for the house, and I never thought of making a candle stand.

What a good idea!

In Christ: Raymond