Among the many pieces that Don has done, some of the most beautiful have
been created from "burls"-the knots that are found on the side of trees.
These used to be discarded as useless--not even fit for firewood--but
inside can be hidden a gem just waiting to be brought out by the artist
who can find it.
One of the most striking was a birch burl dining table 36" in diameter
and 24"deep with a 65" glass that would seat 8 - 10 people. Needless
to say, these pieces are dangerous to turn and have to be approached with
due caution. Unique lamps and candleholders can be created from burls,as
well as artistic bowls.
Another of Don's favorite projects is turning a piece from wood that
has grown on a family homestead or property with special meaning. This
then becomes a family heirloom that can be passed down from generation
to generation to commemorate a special place or event. One such project
was for a couple who were going to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary
and wanted something to give each of their children. Don went to their
farm and cut a large tree from the property. From this he turned more
than thirty pieces--among them a table, a lamp and many bowls of different
sizes.
Don's wife, Sue, started making lampshades to finish the lamps that
he was turning. From this it has grown to a business of her own-creating
shades from lampshade paper in "cut-and-pierce" designs as well as fabric.
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22 Birch Burl candle holder
Spotted frosted glass globe-11\\\"high
holds standard candleSOLD
Price:
$85.00Cdn+HST
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27 Butternut candle holder for 1"Pillar candle--change floral arrangement
for seasons
Holder 7"highx5"wide
SOLD
Price:
$80.00Cdn+HST
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41 Spalted Birch night light lamp with antique globe9"x9"SOLD
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$110.00Cdn+HST
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45 Birdseye maple candle holder with frosted floral globe--holds standard candle
7.5"highx8"wide
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$80.00Cdn+HST
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65 Yellow Birch Burl Dining Table with spectacular grain.Burl is 36"in diameterx24"deep-on wrought-iron base.Topped by a 65"glass--will seat 8-10 people. SOLD
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68 Spalted Maple salad bowl with natural knots.11"x4"deep
SOLD
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$95.00Cdn+HST
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69 Birdseye Maple salad bowl.11"x3"deep
SOLD
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$190.00Cdn+HST
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71 Natural Maple Burl 5 votive candle holder with cracked glass votive cups.9"highx24"longx6"wide SOLD
Price:
$150.00Cdn+HST
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73 Maple Burl candle holder with white frosted glass globe.Holds standard taper.Overall hgt.11"x7"wide
SOLD
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$80.00Cdn+HST
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78 Cherry bowl.Flared shape.
9.5"x2.5"deep
SOLD
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$60.00Cdn+HST
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83 Butternut bowl with natural worm holes.Flared shape.18"x6"deep.
SOLD
Price:
$350.00Cdn+HST
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90 Birdseye Maple mini-lamp with navy cut&pierced angel shade.
8.5"with shadex5.5"high.
SOLD
Price:
$80.00Cdn+HST
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91 Birdseye Maple lamp 28\"high(with shade).
Antique cream cut&pierced shade-5\"x16\"x14\"
Painted pansies show when lit.SOLD
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$330.00Cdn+HST
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93 Natural Cedar branch lamp with Birdseye Maple base-23" high(with shade).
Hunter green cut& pierced shade with deer's head & pinecone design.Shade-6.5"x14"x9".
SOLD
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$185.00Cdn+HST
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94 Oblong Butternut bowl with natural hole feature.
13"x12"x6"deep
SOLD
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$190.00Cdn+HST
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97 Natural Black Walnut lamp with wrought-iron base-33"high(with shade).
Cream cut&pierced shade-3"x13.5"x15"-Green leaves show through when lit.
SOLD
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$350.00Cdn+HST
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98 Natural Birch Burl lamp-16"high(with shade).
White shade with cut&pierced design-3"x9.5"x10".Sunflower design shows when lit.SOLD
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$195.00Cdn+HST
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101 Natural Maple Burl lamp with wrought-iron "turkey legs &feet".41"high(with shade).
24 Panel burgundy cut&pierced shade in Southwestern design.Shade-10"x17"x12".
SOLD
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$600.00Cdn+HST
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106 Artistic Curly Birch Burl tray.
16"x14"SOLD
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$175.00Cdn+HST
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65 a Inside view of dining table
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Paschal Candle Holder commissioned for Christ Church Cathedral, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada 5' Tall
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116 Cherry Bowl
12.25" x 4"deepSOLD
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$110.00 Cdn + HST
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118 Birdseye Maple Votive
Candle Holder with frosted glass votive cup
5.5"H x 4"W SOLD
Price:
$50.00 Cdn + HST
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Ash floor lamp , 5'tall.Commissioned to compliment a stained glass shade that was provided by the client.Stands on a wrought iron base.
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A fun lamp commissioned to decorate a young boy's room.The lamp is a maple burl sitting on a birds'eye base complimented with a hunter green "cut and pierced" dinosaur shade.
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