The Wedding Gift!
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Published 2022-07-15
Located in the backwoods of Maine, this cherry burl was attached to a tree that was standing dead for what might have been decades before I was lucky enough to find it. Not surprisingly, this burl included plenty of punky and rotten wood, which required the stabilizing and void-filling prowess of Total Boat's finest. The vase itself was made to the specifications requested by the customer, which included the use of resin to waterproof both the inside and outside of the vase. Resin finishes are one of the more painstaking and time-consuming finishes, but if you're going for shiny you can't be disappointed!
Please let me know what you think of this project by leaving a comment below! I cannot always respond to every comment, but I make time to read each one. I always appreciate feedback, positive or negative.
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All Comments (21)
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When my husband told me he commissioned this piece, I was dubious. I did not really know the newlyweds home decor. I was never more wrong! When we took it out of the box, I wanted to keep it. Anyone blessed with vision can see the wizardry at work here. Absolutely mesmerizing. Thank you, David. Keep making art ❤️
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What an exquisite work of art! A unique and priceless piece of beauty for a couple beginning a new life together in love. May this one-of-a-kind gift bring them a happy, safe, long and fulfilling life and family of joy and wonderful memories to always treasure.
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Anyone else find this just relaxing, almost therapeutic to watch ?
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Your one of a kind wedding gift is a masterpiece. Any couple would love to receive your handmade art piece. You worked so carefully and skillfully to design it just perfect. As an artist myself, I can admire the beauty that you brought out of the piece of wood. Truly, it's very unique and lovely.
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the author does like to from scratch, shaping and trimming wood from large blocks into fine finished products. youtube.com/post/UgkxD-QRFQz730FJEh4f9BYSf-nkIMIC9… as another reviewer mentioned, most projects require a lot of high-dollar equipment that most of us dont have the room or budget for. But, knowing how to do these things, even if we wont be able to practice the full stack project, is still great.
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This is so beautiful! Not enough words to describe how beautiful. I can’t even imagine how many hours were put into creating this piece of art!
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BRO!!! Your art is so HYPNOTIZING, that I lose track of time!!! That wedding gift looks like you chopped a wood, glass and marble tree down and created BEAUTIFUL ART!!! Thank you for posting!!!👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
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Шедевр . Высшая похвала мастеру и художнику . Такое чувство цвета и пропорций . Мой восторг творцу который дал тебе этот дар .❤❤❤
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What young couple would not love to have this as a gift? It’s amazing. Would be a family treasure.
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WOW! How beautiful. If I hadn't seen this video, I would never have realized how this was made. Super interesting. Also, the video itself is a work of art. You have edited and compressed time for the viewer nicely. I don't know how many days it actually took to produce the lovely piece, but the video is a secondary work. Nicely done, all around!
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Had no clue I needed a wooden vace until I saw this😍
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Andddd NOW you understand when you see the price tag on handcrafted items, the artistry, time, tools etc al that goes into creations like THIS. AMAZING!🤩 ❤ Family heirloom to be handed down to future generations. 🥰
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The vision to see the final piece when still in its raw state, the craftsmanship, the understanding of chemistry, the artistic sense, the skill, the equipment, the clean up... Everything about this process and the artist is astounding.
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Helen and Forrister are two very lucky people to have received their very first, stunning work of art by David Adamsen. It's always fortunate to have in their ownership a certain 'special something' to remember a 'once-in-a-lifetime' special day with...one that will bring them special memories for the rest of their lives. And indeed, what a truly 'special something' it is. Just look at it! OMG!!! Congratulations to the happy couple and cherish this magnificent gift always because it was created from David's heart!
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David, you out did yourself on this one. Absolutely Beautiful and a great wedding gift!
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What a talent you've been blessed with. A true artist.
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What beautiful and amazing artist. A gift of nature to cherish forever.
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Finished product is mesmerizing! Handcrafted gifts are more precious than store bought ones, imo. 🤩
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I was initially concerned with the intensity and amount of red pigment you used and expected it to look like a candy apple! The result was really unexpected and very beautiful with that thick glossy finish. Gorgeous work, David.
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this is the type of work most people dream of having. I honestly cant believe you were able to make this with your own two hands... im honestly speechless at the finished product man very well done
