Crosses

One of my favorite things to make are crosses. I make them of all styles and sizes. Some of my work can be pretty complex with a lot of fretwork while other things are just simple cut crosses with the type of wood and the grain giving the cross a nice look. Here are a few of the crosses I have made this past year.

This is a cross I made today. The design is just a very basic cross shape. I made this out of solid Cherry. The size of the cross is perfect to set on a desk or end table. It can also be hung on a wall or propped up against something. While this cross does not have any fancy fret work it has value for the cost of the wood and the time spent sanding it smooth. I make this style cross in 2 sizes. This particular size I sell for $12.50 and the larger size I sell for $20.00. You will see the larger size shown a bit below this one.

This cross is one of my favorites. It is simple and uses the word, "Jesus" to make the shape of the cross. It is not an original pattern of my own design. You might see this or various types of this cross at craft sales. The hardest thing about making this cross is keeping a steady hand on the long straight edges both inside and out. The finish I use is a natural Oak stain and mineral oil. This particular cross is made from solid Oak. The picture gives the details as to the size of this cross. For this size I sell each one for only $20.00.

This is another Oak wood cross with fret work. I like this one for a few reasons. First, I am from Arizona. The rays at the top remind me of the Arizona Flag. Also there is a circle of solid wood in the middle. I can do a lot with that small area. I could add a small metal cross or a stone cross. Doing this would add some color, interest, and value. I could also wood burn a name or a design in that space. It is easy to personalize a cross of this nature. Just like the cross above I sell this one for only $20.00.

Here is the one I mentioned earlier. It is a larger size cross. This particular one is made of African Padauk. The wood is fun to cut because of its color. It is an orangish color wood. The saw dust from it is like the crumbs you might see in the bottom of a Dorito's bag. The wood is a bit more expensive. What makes this cross is the color and grain when it is finished. When sanded smooth I simply add a few coats of either mineral oil or another oil finish. This brings out the natural wood color and preserves the wood.

This is the cross I make more of this time of year. As Easter approaches a lot of people look for crosses like this one. As you can see there is more detail in the fret work. This particular cross is called a Story Cross. It tells the story of Jesus from the Garden of Gethsemane to the Resurrection. I made this one out of Maple. It is an easier softer wood to cut but also has a nice color and grain. The cross is designed to set on table or shelf. If someone wishes, it is easy to make into a wall cross. Because of the size, wood, and amount of fret work I sell this cross for $40.00.

If you are interested in purchasing one of my crosses you can let me know by emailing your purchase request to: Email Troy.