DonLemanWoodArtist
Columbus, Ohio |
Announcement Decorative arts and functional items from the wood lathe, by award-winning Don Leman. View full GALLERY at donleman.smugmug.com
Announcement
Decorative arts and functional items from the wood lathe, by award-winning Don Leman. View full GALLERY at donleman.smugmug.com
Items
All Items
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No. 402 - Triple-flame Cigar Lighter, Smoking, Tobacco, Cigars, Woodworking, Woodturning
$95.00 -
No. 404 - Triple-flame Cigar Lighter, Smoking, Tobacco, Cigars, Woodworking, Woodturning
$110.00 -
No. 400 - Ring Holder - Wood Art - Jewelry Holder - Mother’s Day Gift, Wedding gift, Gift for Her
$40.00 -
No. 392 - Woodturning, Segmenting, Woodworking, Home Decor, Vase, Apothecary, Canister
$225.00 -
No. 390 - Ring Holder - Wood Art - Jewelry Holder - Mother’s Day Gift, Wedding gift, Gift for Her
$40.00 -
No. 379 - Triple-flame Cigar Lighter, Smoking, Tobacco, Cigars, Woodworking, Woodturning
$95.00 -
No. 382 - Triple-flame Cigar Lighter, Smoking, Tobacco, Cigars, Woodworking, Woodturning
$95.00 -
No. 385 - Triple-flame Cigar Lighter, Smoking, Tobacco, Cigars, Woodworking, Woodturning
$95.00 -
No. 383 - Triple-flame Cigar Lighter, Smoking, Tobacco, Cigars, Woodworking, Woodturning
$95.00 -
No. 387 - Triple-flame Cigar Lighter, Smoking, Tobacco, Cigars, Woodworking, Woodturning
$95.00 -
No. 376 - Vessel, Wood, Segmenting, Woodworking, Arts and Crafts
$625.00 -
No. 235 - Woodturned Birdhouse Christmas Ornament, Birdhouse Ornament, Woodturning, Segmenting, Segmented, Wood, Home Decor
$55.00Only 1 available and it's in 1 person's cart -
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No. 87 - Woodturned Birdhouse Christmas Ornament, Birdhouse Ornament, Woodturning, Segmenting, Segmented, Wood, Home Decor
$55.00 -
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No. 370 - Ring Holder - Wood Art - Jewelry Holder - Mother’s Day Gift, Wedding gift, Gift for Her
$40.00 -
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No. 359 - Triple-flame Cigar Lighter, Smoking, Tobacco, Cigars
$225.00 -
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No. 336 - Lidded Vessel, Wood, Woodworking, Woodturning, Sculpture, Arts and Crafts, Vase, Urn
$650.00 -
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No. 307 - quartz clock, desk clock, woodworking
$50.00 -
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No. 338 - Lidded Vessel, Wood, Woodworking, Woodturning, Sculpture, Arts and Crafts, Vase, Urn
$595.00 -
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No. 323 - Cigarette Lighter, Smoking, Tobacco, Butane Lighter
$175.00 -
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No. 303 - Grinders, Grinder, Salt and Pepper, Sea Salt, Shaker, Kosher Salt, Peppermill, Rock Salt, Salt Shaker, Peppermill
$275.00 -
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No. 295 - Woodturning, Segmenting, Wood Vessel, "Honey Do", Home Decor, Sculpture
$295.00 -
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No. 297 - Segmenting, Woodturning, Wood Vessel, Segmented Woodturning, "Sake Set", Home Decor, Sculpture
$150.00 -
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No. 284 - Woodturning, Segmenting, Wood Vessel, "St. Louis", Sculpture, Home Decor
$250.00 -
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No. 231 - Woodturning, Segmenting, Wood Vessel, "It Was Aphrodite's", Sculpture, Segmented Woodturning, Home Decor
$525.00 -
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No. 312 - Triple-flame Cigar Lighter, Smoking, Tobacco, Cigars
$125.00
Reviews
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Shayne on Apr 28, 2017
5 out of 5 starsIt was a great gift for my father who is an avid cigar smoker. He loved it.
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billchomko on Feb 7, 2017
5 out of 5 starsWhat a wonderful little piece of quality workmanship! Can't be more pleased. I liked it so much that I purchased another. If you like segmented woodwork you need to check out Don's website.
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Elaine on Oct 28, 2016
5 out of 5 stars"Emergence" arrived in a timely fashion and was very well packed. And wow, was I blown away when I saw this piece - it's absolutely stunning and I can't believe the craftsmanship that went into creating this masterpiece. Don was an absolute delight to do business with and I highly recommend both him and his Etsy store. Thank you, Don, I shall treasure this piece for years to come.
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lorissasmulan on Jun 21, 2016
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely beautiful, a true piece of artwork! I ordered the lighter for my husband for Father's day, and Don made sure it was delivered in time. My husband loved it! He thought it was stunning, and it worked well for lighting his Father's day Cigar.
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kstclair236 on Feb 22, 2016
5 out of 5 starsThe lighter came quickly, and looks even more beautiful in person than in the picture. It is a very good size, larger than most lighters but as an art piece it works well; it is functional, but large enough to be appreciated and has a good feel in your hand. The flame makes a really pleasing sound. It was shipped safely, and came with a handwritten letter that shows that Don really cares about his work. I'm very satisfied
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Denise on Dec 9, 2015
5 out of 5 starsThis cigar lighter is beautiful, a true work of art. The cherry wood grain is gorgeous. Don is very easy and truly a pleasure to work with, I highly recommend this artist. Thanks Don, I know my husband will love it. Will definitely be back for more!
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Kimberly on Jan 26, 2015
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely stunning. A definite conversation piece! Super, super fast shipping and beautifully boxed & secure.
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About DonLemanWoodArtist
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"Stonehenge Revisited" in progress. View it at donleman.smugmug.com/
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Ribbon work. View it at donleman.smugmug.com/
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Video shoot. View instructional videos at donleman.com/videos
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Sharing "Wooden Pottery" at the Academy of Fine Arts opening reception, Lynchburg VA, April 2010.
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Kyrtos, juried into the Ohio Craft Museum's "Best of 2014." View it at donleman.smugmug.com/
From industrial design, to antique clock restoration, to a continued appreciation for beautiful woods, Don Leman excels with his drive for precision.
I set aside at an early age my dad’s entreaties for me to become a farmer – getting up at 4:30 a.m. to milk cows didn’t seem particularly appealing to a 10-year-old. Instead, my fascination lay with form and function, a passion that I pursued with a degree in industrial design at a time when industrial design had yet to be fully defined.
It was the dawn of post-War consumerism, with the invention of remote controls, telephone answering machines, videotape recorders, power steering, still cameras with built-in flash units, and hovercrafts. Between trips to the hot new hamburger joint in town – McDonald’s – youngsters were passing their time with new-to-the-market Play-Doh, Barbie dolls, and Slinkys.
I, instead, was admiring the accomplishments of Raymond Loewy, the Father of Industrial Design, whose remarkable career spanning six decades prompted the Smithsonian Institution to run a four-month exhibition in his honor.
Thus my early work at Sunbeam and Ampex, which brought my own accolades with national design awards and a few patents, now expired. But times, they were a-changin’ – seasoned designers were being passed over for cheaper-pay young bucks with something to prove.
I had an opportunity to strike out on my own with a custom frame gallery that later morphed into an antique clock restoration business. Well, that’s a whole ’nuther story, but here, again, capturing my fancy were the precision of working in thousandths, the wide variety of clockwork and case designs, and woods that had withstood decades of service.
It is from this background that one day I put tool to lathe, soon needing – yet again – the challenge of the patience and precision required of my early days. It’s no surprise that Dale Nish’s Ray Allen book “did it” for me, and I’ve been fascinated with segmenting since.
In all things, one remains constant – 4:30 a.m. is STILL too early!
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Don Leman
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I pack carefully to help ensure a successful delivery. I ship via USPS with delivery confirmation and without insurance, within 1-2 business cays after payment has cleared. While the tracking number can provide a general idea of where your package is, it doesn't always reflect its status. Please convo me in advance with any inquiries. Note that Etsy offers USPS and FedEx shipping, and we will explore the best option for you. If that turns out to be FedEx, we will notify you in advance for approval.
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If a package arrives damaged, please send me images to confirm that damage. We will take the necessary measures to address the issue with the post office, but please note that we are not responsible for a package that was mishandled during shipment.
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