- Retail Fixture Saddle / Blanket Stand
… this is a pretty neat gadget intended to showcase a family of items for retail. It turns out, it steals the show! Okay, but seriously- it brings attention to the items draped atop it- which are blankets, quilts, and throws. I guess the ‘trick’ is to showcase these things as if they’re in the home… the home, in this case, was meant to demonstrate “southwestern” flair. I think it turned out well, and the client thinks the same as they’re asking for more!
- Stringer Shelves and Sign
I struck out the nameplate below, but y’all get the idea… this shelving is yacht grade mahogany ply throughout, and with hidden hardware/fasteners. You can’t see it in the image or even if you were standing in front of it, but the brackets fit in tight little pockets on the bottom of the shelves and hug the wall mounted vertical “posts” on either side. These can be made in place of built in bookcases to add a similar look without near the expense… I can even make cabinets/counters for below them. The quality is impeccable. This is for a little
- Seabee Memorial
I was asked to make this piece for a soon-to-be shop in EI as a memorial for a fallen family member. This kinda thing hits home so I can’t just leave it vanilla. Seabee Holloman, rest easy. It’s a good example of a ‘candied’ sign at it’s foundation, yet with layering and added features to make it a proper memorial.
- Medal of Honor Gift
Every so often I get an opportunity to do something really special… this was one of those moments… this, actually, was maybe the best of those yet. The project was a joint effort between my lil’ shop DWC-Shop210CraftWorks and 1stSgt of Marines Carl Fowler. He made the flag and let me say he knocked it out of the park. I did the insert/medal part. This was presented today, on the 249th Birthday of our Corps. I hope our efforts struck the mark intended. This is the biological mother of the fallen- and if you haven’t heard the story of Jason
- Stringer Shelves
Sometimes all-out bookcases, “built in’ or free standing, aren’t called for- either because of expense, by limited space, or…. just because. DWC makes a shelfing system with simple wall stud attached stringers and with notched shelves resting on cantilevered hangers. If you’re worried about strength, just look at all the books on these with zero concerns! It allows for a custom look- and can be decorated/carved, or left with a minimalist look. They’re 100% plywood, though a nice selection of marine grade ply made for the custom yacht industry. The edges are either dressed or banded, and you’d have to
- Silver Lining Tattoo Studio
This one was a lot of fun- to get the specs out first and before I dig into ‘why’ it was fun: It’s carved from sign grade expanded PVC foam, with an inset of same but thinner material (the rays of the sun), and a bit of mirror acrylic, topped with black acrylic (the birds), and finally the cloud carved from HDU. I was given a business card with graphics for this job, and I wasn’t going to settle for ‘close enough’. Ms. Des gave me latitude to do so understanding the difficulty in making that come to life (a
- House Signage- Compass Rose
Cut from White Cast Acrylic as a foundation and carved pockets for the compass shading, then with sign grade expanded PVC lettering for the directionals and the center letter- encased in resin. This looks exceptionally sharp on the home owners home, as the letter’s color matches the front door and shutters color precisely. The resin was added for additional depth and gloss, but also to protect them. Taps for attachment are found under the letters so as not to disrupt the clean appearance of the sign. Thanks for the opportunity to do this, Ken!
- House Signage- Caro
Simple and elegant- multiple pieces affixed together to make crisp lines with enough contrast to be seen, but enough softness to be peaceful. This is an example of Sign Grade Paylite expanded PVC- which can be carved and cut to just about anything you’d like. Thank you, Ms. Carol, for the opportunity to make this for your sound front home!
- Built In Bookcase?
Maybe you’d not expect a sign shop to be fabricators of Built In Shelves and cabinets? Well, I don’t blame you. In this condition, though, the sign shop arrived from a wood working and carpentry shop. It is a natural progression, in other words, with this one being closer to our roots. And then there is the ‘melding’ of the two, or three as it is, when you include graphics, intricate carvings, and locking cases actuated by RFID/NFC locking devices. We’re not as expensive as you’d anticipate as, just like our commercial signs, we keep overhead low. You’d also have
… this is a pretty neat gadget intended to showcase a family of items for retail. It turns out, it steals the show! Okay, but seriously- it brings attention to the items draped atop it- which are blankets, quilts, and throws. I guess the ‘trick’ is to showcase these things as if they’re in the home… the home, in this case, was meant to demonstrate “southwestern” flair. I think it turned out well, and the client thinks the same as they’re asking for more!
I struck out the nameplate below, but y’all get the idea… this shelving is yacht grade mahogany ply throughout, and with hidden hardware/fasteners. You can’t see it in the image or even if you were standing in front of it, but the brackets fit in tight little pockets on the bottom of the shelves and hug the wall mounted vertical “posts” on either side. These can be made in place of built in bookcases to add a similar look without near the expense… I can even make cabinets/counters for below them. The quality is impeccable. This is for a little
I was asked to make this piece for a soon-to-be shop in EI as a memorial for a fallen family member. This kinda thing hits home so I can’t just leave it vanilla. Seabee Holloman, rest easy. It’s a good example of a ‘candied’ sign at it’s foundation, yet with layering and added features to make it a proper memorial.
Every so often I get an opportunity to do something really special… this was one of those moments… this, actually, was maybe the best of those yet. The project was a joint effort between my lil’ shop DWC-Shop210CraftWorks and 1stSgt of Marines Carl Fowler. He made the flag and let me say he knocked it out of the park. I did the insert/medal part. This was presented today, on the 249th Birthday of our Corps. I hope our efforts struck the mark intended. This is the biological mother of the fallen- and if you haven’t heard the story of Jason
Sometimes all-out bookcases, “built in’ or free standing, aren’t called for- either because of expense, by limited space, or…. just because. DWC makes a shelfing system with simple wall stud attached stringers and with notched shelves resting on cantilevered hangers. If you’re worried about strength, just look at all the books on these with zero concerns! It allows for a custom look- and can be decorated/carved, or left with a minimalist look. They’re 100% plywood, though a nice selection of marine grade ply made for the custom yacht industry. The edges are either dressed or banded, and you’d have to
This one was a lot of fun- to get the specs out first and before I dig into ‘why’ it was fun: It’s carved from sign grade expanded PVC foam, with an inset of same but thinner material (the rays of the sun), and a bit of mirror acrylic, topped with black acrylic (the birds), and finally the cloud carved from HDU. I was given a business card with graphics for this job, and I wasn’t going to settle for ‘close enough’. Ms. Des gave me latitude to do so understanding the difficulty in making that come to life (a
Cut from White Cast Acrylic as a foundation and carved pockets for the compass shading, then with sign grade expanded PVC lettering for the directionals and the center letter- encased in resin. This looks exceptionally sharp on the home owners home, as the letter’s color matches the front door and shutters color precisely. The resin was added for additional depth and gloss, but also to protect them. Taps for attachment are found under the letters so as not to disrupt the clean appearance of the sign. Thanks for the opportunity to do this, Ken!
Simple and elegant- multiple pieces affixed together to make crisp lines with enough contrast to be seen, but enough softness to be peaceful. This is an example of Sign Grade Paylite expanded PVC- which can be carved and cut to just about anything you’d like. Thank you, Ms. Carol, for the opportunity to make this for your sound front home!
Maybe you’d not expect a sign shop to be fabricators of Built In Shelves and cabinets? Well, I don’t blame you. In this condition, though, the sign shop arrived from a wood working and carpentry shop. It is a natural progression, in other words, with this one being closer to our roots. And then there is the ‘melding’ of the two, or three as it is, when you include graphics, intricate carvings, and locking cases actuated by RFID/NFC locking devices. We’re not as expensive as you’d anticipate as, just like our commercial signs, we keep overhead low. You’d also have
