Customer Focus - Ian Martin

Ian Martin has taken one of our most popular projects (Home for the Holidays No.2) and created a multifunctional centerpiece.   His layout looks great for the holidays but could be modified for lots of other events!  

"I made it as a hostess gift.  It's cherry with just a simple shellac & poly finish."

Finished Candle Holder

"I used Aspire, and carved on my Shark HD2 Pro.  Adding a second finish pass using a 1/16th ball nose cleaned it up nicely.  Dremel tool with sanding disks for a quick sanding.  It was used with 3 candles for a few nights and also with just 1 candle and condiment dishes in the outside holders."

Excellent idea to use the left and right candle sockets as a space to hold a candy or condiment dish. 

"Family & Friends - Happiness"

Ian's layout could be easily modified for almost any occasion.  Use the names of a newlywed couple for a great wedding gift or maybe create a house-warming gift for a new homeowner.  Even better remove the holly and berries and hack in leaves, from the Thanksgiving No.2 CNC project, to create a fall centerpiece!  Lots of options!!!

Thanks Ian for the great inspiration and taking the time to share your finished project with us!

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Gobble 'til you Wobble! Thanksgiving No.2

Possible Layout

Thanksgiving is traditionally a serious time to give thanks for family, friends and spend time with loved ones.  This project's combination of stylized and more realistic models creates a nice balance so you can honor family traditions and have a bit of fun too.   Dress up the turkey in a pilgrim's and use him to help point guests in the direction of the food or use the Assembled Layout to create a nice wall decoration for the special event.  How about a thankyou gift for the Thanksgiving dinner host or hostess?

All 8 Models

Included Assembled Layout

Project Sheet

This project includes 8 models:

  • Turkey No.1
  • Pie No.1
  • Pilgrim Hat No.1
  • Leaf No.2
  • Leaf No.3
  • Plate No.2
  • Gourd No.1
  • Gourd No.2

Plus 1 Assembled Layout and Project Sheet for just $30.00!
 

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Above are a few other very quick layouts that just might get you inspired!

Hope you enjoy this project...

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Customer Focus - Patrick and April Eaton

Tis the season to start getting things made for the upcomming holidays.  The next big one is Thanksgiving and Patrick and April are getting a jump on it!  Check out these great finished wooden plates they have made and be get ready to be inspired!

"Our latest project for the fall!! These sure were a lot of fun to make. Friends and neighbors love them so look like we get to make some more."

Great use of the Thanksgiving No.1 project and hacking in models that came with their Vectric software!

Close up to show the wonderful finish.

"We used Vectric V-Carve Pro with the Laguna IQ Pro router. We used the models from Thanksgiving No.1 and the apples and maple leaf from the Vectric program."

We love that they hacked in models that came free with their software to make a more interesting layout!  It's easy to forget that with V-Carve Pro you get over 300 free 3D clipart models!

"The font used is Cambria and the designs are from Soft Ornaments 9 from Fonts Addict. Finish includes a mixture of assorted stains (Sanoma Red, Ipswitch Pine, Natural, Red Oak, and Gun Stock). The green color was made up from a concoction of green Testers paint and Natural stain.

 

And another wonderful finished piece that is sure to inspire others to mix 3D with 2D to make a stunning wall decoration!

"Here's another one we finished last night too. It's the wagon wheel from Western Saloon 3 and the E is Oklahoma font from Fonts Addict. The size is 23"diameter. "

What a great looking finished piece of art!

2D Initial on a 3D Wheel!

Thank you Patrick and April for taking the time to share your experience and finished projects with us!

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