In September of 2010 in my new workshop, I completed my first "batch" of crosses made from apple. I set a goal to make thousands of crosses and give them away. Having surpassed the goal, I will continue as long as I can. It is a joy!
(This blog focuses on the material aspect of making crosses rather than the best part - the spiritual act of giving them away.)
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Apple - a special piece of wood?
Apple is a light colored hardwood with some interesting grain. I made 30 3" tall crosses 1/2" wide and 3/8" thick. I used three different stains for unique results.
red mahogany, Ipswich pine, dark mahogany
The piece of apple may have been what I used to make my first apple crosses in 2010.
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