Etsy Shop for heroncovewoodcarving

Cherrywood Ring Holders

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:55:31 -0500

$11.00
These 2 ring holders can be used either to dispay rings for sale or to show off a ring your aren't wearing.

Although both of these ringholders were made from the same piece of cherrywood they are very different in appearance.
One is rather rustic with tree bark and lichens on the top surface where the ring slit is carved into it. The sides are beveled in towards the top. It roughly measures 3" x 4" x 2" high, with the ring slit measuring @ 1/8"x 3/4".

The second ringholder measures @ 2" x 3 1/2" , tapering in height from @ 3/4" to 3/8".The ring cutout is the same as the other holder. Sanded smoothly and oiled for a satin finish.

If you buy one indicate which one you want. Buy both and I'll refund the shipping.

swimming mermaid ornament

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 07:22:01 -0500

$22.00
This lovely mermaid is swimming up from the briny depths to offer a holiday star. Handcarved from aspen wood and painted with acrylics. Measures 10"x 2 1/2" and includes a gold string.

Recycled Pine Wood Whale

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:26:17 -0500

$23.00
I found a piece of old pine here on the Maine coast that had an interesting grain pattern and a nice knot for an eye. With a bit of shaping it now is reborn as a whale that will catch your eye everytime you glance at it hanging somewhere inside or out!
It measures 12 1/2" long by 4" high. Includes a screweye for hanging.Treated with a beeswax/mineral oil finish.

whale shaped handcarved stirfry/wok tool

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 08:12:27 -0500

$25.00
I carved this @ 12" utensil from a piece of south american wood called wana. It was a cutoff from some wood being used to plank a wooden sailboat.
This is really a functional art/sculpture as it is shaped in 3 dimensions with flowing curves and finished to a silky smooth feel. The finish is a safe beeswax/mineral oil blend should you chose to use it for cooking..and I hope you do!.
This would make a great gift for that gourmet cook in your life!
Thanks for looking. This can also be carved in other woods/sizes,etc..feel free to inguire.

design copywrite 2008 as my intellectual property.

Drink stirring spoon

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 08:12:27 -0500

$23.00
This long slender spoon carved from a piece of locust wood is perfect for stirring your tall glass of iced tea, iced coffee or maybe even a Mint Julep!
It measures 12 1/2" long with an inch and a half by three-quarter inch shallow bowl.
Smoothly finished and treated with a beeswax/mineral oil blend.

locust wood stirfry spatula

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 08:12:27 -0500

$22.00
This utensil was handcarved from a piece of native locust wood which is very strong and wear-resistent. It measures 13&1/2" long and 1&5/8" wide at the tip which is angled as well as beveled on both sides to ease getting under and flipping.
Finished very smoothly and treated with a beeswax/mineral oil coating.

Spalted Applewood Ladle

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 07:07:21 -0500

$55.00
I carved this ladle from a piece of spalted applewood.It measures 13 1/2" long with a bowl that is 3" x 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" deep for @ 1/4 cup capacity. This is truly a one of a kind item from a rare piece of wood!

Nicely curved and smoothly finished then treated with a blend of beeswax/mineral oil. No nut products used in case of allergy.
Bowl made by etsy maineteam member:
kreatus.etsy.com
Proudly handmade in Maine,USA!

Mermaid pendant

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:44:48 -0500

$15.00
This mermaid pendant was carved from a piece of native cherrywood. It measures 3" x 2" with details carved on one side and a brass screweye with ribbon.
Silky smooth and treated with a beeswax/mineral oil finish.
Either wear as a pendant or hang as an ornament.

Etsy Tease, Etsy Addict Dogtag in Cherry wood

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:33:54 -0500

$4.50
We were joking about "how far would you go to make a sale" over on the Maine team thread and most people said they are not above a little flirting to close the deal,lol.
You know who you are and this ID dogtag is for YOU!
Made from native cherrywood thats been oiled and waxed.
Measures @ 3/4" x 2" with a hole on one end for a ribbon (included).
The words "ETSY TEASE" or "ETSY ADDICT"have been stamped into the wood and gone over with a pen to bring them out better.

Will do other options, as seen in photo or convo me with your own words.

Hopi Hand in Cherry

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:46:34 -0500

$15.00
Many cultures use the human hand in their artwork. This piece was inspired by the Hopi symbol for hand. It is carved into a thin,slightly curved piece of native cherrywood from my property in Maine.
It measures 3 1/2" long by 2 1/4 wide with a hole on top and a leather thong. Finished with a beeswax/mineral oil coating and satiny smooth to the touch.

golden carved whale

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:45:58 -0500

$25.00
I carved this whale from a piece of solid poplar wood (not plywood). Next I gave it a red basecoat and used imitation gold leaf to cover it then sealed and antiqued the gold finish. It measures 9" long by 3" high at the tail and has a brass screweye with attached gold cord.
Perfect for hanging near a window or other light source so it can reflect the light and catch your attention. Perhaps taking you on a pleasant mental journey to far off places.

Hand carved Mermaid Plaque

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:45:58 -0500

$65.00
I carved this mermaid from a piece of poplar wood. Height is 14 1/2" by 11" width by 3/4" thick. Gold painted hair and tail, glittery blue lower body. Metal hanger on backside.
Perfect for an entryway or hanging from a window so she can gaze out to sea!

Weathered/Verdigris Mermaid

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:45:57 -0500

$35.00
Who doesn't like mermaids? This one is pointing the way as she swims to wherever you decide to direct her!

Carved from a weathered pine board, she is 29" long by 7" high. One side is a simple weathered silhouette while the other has carved details and a faux verdigris finish.
A screweye and ribbon on top lets you decide which way to point her.

Earth Mother mermaid

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:13:30 -0500

$25.00
Since our planet is mostly covered in water I figured an Earth Mother should be represented as a mermaid!

This one measures 10" long, carved from a thin piece of dark red wood, "bloodwood" I'm told.
Very finely sanded and finished with beeswax and mineral oil. Has hole on top for hanging .

Long-handled Tasting Spoon

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:05:12 -0500

$23.00
I carved this long handled spoon fron a piece of native Maine cherry wood. It measures a bit over 11" long with a bowl 2" long by an 1 1/4" wide. It would work well for stirring and tasting.
Sanded to an ultra-smooth finish then coated with a blend of beeswax and mineral oil.
Handwash and oil occasionally for many years of use.

Hand-carved wiggle spoon in cherry wood

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:33:36 -0500

$40.00
I handcarved this cherry wood spoon to have a wiggle-shaped handle. The overall length is 9.5" with the oval-shaped bowl measuring 2.5" long by 1.5" wide. There is a nice double curve to the handle.
After sanding and polishing the beeswax/mineral oil finished spoon has an exquisitely silky smooth feel to it.
This spoon should last a lifetime, getting a rich, deeper color as it ages.

Hand-carved Cherrywood spoon

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:14:17 -0500

$40.00
I handcarved this cherry wood spoon from a very nicely aged,deeply red-colored piece of wood . The overall length is 9" with the oval-shaped bowl measuring 3" long by 2 " wide. There is a nice full end to the handle.
After sanding and polishing the beeswax/mineral oil finished spoon has an exquisitely silky smooth feel to it.
This spoon should last a lifetime, getting a rich, deeper color as it ages.

Hand carved applewood spoon

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:43:11 -0500

$22.00
I carved this spoon from a piece of seasoned applewood that I harvested from a pruned branch. It measures 6" long and the bowl area is 2" by 1 1/4". Very smooth finish of beeswax/mineral oil. A good basic spoon for eating or feeding.

Lobster claw hairsticks in cherry wood

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:18:27 -0500

$26.00
I carved this pair of hair sticks from nicely colored cherry wood. As with real lobsters they feature one "Grabber" and one "Crusher" claw.
The overall length is 8" with the stick section measuring 5 1/2".
Finely sanded to a silky smooth finish then treated with a coating of beeswax and mineral oil.
These are sure to be attention getting hairsticks!

Curved Maple Spreader

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:51:04 -0400

$20.00
This is my original design for an ergonomic spreader with what I think is a unique,pleasant shape, I hope you agree!
It's carved from a piece of maple wood I salvaged from the firewood pile. It measures 10" long and the blade portion is 4" x 3/4".
Highly sanded and polished to a silky smooth feel with a beeswax/mineral oil finish.

Natural crook coat hook

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 13:09:18 -0400

$8.00

This hook was shaped from a natural oak crook... where a branch joins a larger branch creating a strong y-shape.
It's perfect to hang off a nail next to your front door so you can keep a hat, coat, binoculars, just about anything you want access to as you head out or return home....
Measuring 8" overall with 3" of hook extending beyond the joint. Finished with a light stain and 2 coats of satin polyurethane.

Driftwood whale carving

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:30:56 -0400

$25.00
This whale was created from a piece of driftwood I found on the coast of Maine. It measures @ 18 1/2" long and is 4 1/2" high . The design began with the eye already formed. It has a screw eye on the top edge so you can either hang it from a piece of ribbon (provided) to enjoy both sides or off of a nail for a wall display, ready to switch sides at your whim.

Wooden Tea Scoop

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:00:42 -0400

$20.00
This small scoop was carved by me from a piece of well-aged apple wood,locally harvested from tree prunings. It measures 7" long with the flared scoop end 1" long by 5/8" wide at the tip.
I think it would work best for scooping loose tea or perhaps gomashio although any dry ingredient such as salt or sugar or spices would scoop equally well.
Very silky smooth feel and a beeswax/mineral oil finish.

handcarved cherrywood butterknife

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:00:41 -0400

$11.00
This butterknife is a simple yet elegant design carved from nicely aged cherry wood. It measures 8 1/2" long and has a satin-smooth feel. Treated with a beeswax/mineral oil blend.
Just the thing to butter your toast!
The blue butterdish was made by another maineteam member, the talented Kim at:

http://www.claypatties.etsy.com

you can purchase it here with the butterknife for an additional $10.

hand carved maple wood coffee scoop

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:00:41 -0400

$20.00
This maple wood scoop is perfect for coffee beans, sugar,salt etc. It measures 5" overall with a capacity of @ 1 teaspoon. It has a silky smooth feel that you will find quite pleasing. Finish is a beeswax/mineral oil blend.