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Mike Mathieu, owner and artist of Woodworking Plus, Midlothian, VA begins by envisioning an object or a moment in time. Then he transfers this image to paper, creates a detailed pattern, and goes to work making your custom project come to life.
Woodworking Plus Product Line:
- Custom Knife Blocks
- Finished Intarsia Art
- Custom Intarsia
Keepsake/Jewelry Boxes - Intarsia Project Kits
- Small Custom Woodworks
- Furniture Restoration
Instead of using dictionary definitions of Intarsia, we would like to create our own.
Intarsia - the experience of merging Nature's beauty with human ingenuity; finding the perfect combination of woods to express an object or a moment in time; a three- dimensional perspective of the world using natural colored and varied woods; painting with wood.
Mike can create a custom Intarsia Keepsake/Jewelry Box, Pet Urn or Framed Intarsia Wall Hanging from any photo or picture. All of our patterns are hand drawn and all pieces are hand-crafted with pride using only the finest materials.
GMGarrett Miller
For Zebra Wood Knife Block5.0Mike Mathieu did an AMAZING job delivering a zebrawood knife block that exceeded all of my highest expectations!!! He was very professional, kept me informed of his progress throughout the design and construction and delivered a timeless piece of art that will last a lifetime. Would most definitely recommend him to anyone looking for custom wood craftsmanship.
- M
Matt
For Room/Door Plaque5.0Mike has once again done an amazing job with this project. The attention to detail on the football and golf ball are fantastic. This will be an item that will last generations to come.
I highly recommend you hire Woodworking Plus for your next project! You always get a great value and high quality work from Mike.
- VM
Valeri Montoya
For Beer Tap5.0The beer tap was an anniversary gift for my husband. He loved loved loved it! Mike did a wonderful job and went above and beyond to get the detail of my design implemented! I was a bit leery paying up front, but I understood.. as it was a custom item. Mike was very good about sending progress pictures and communicating as the project went along, which eased my worries. Mike also made sure it got to me on time. The workmanship was perfect and the process went without a hitch! I would definitely hire and recommend Mike again! It was a fun experience hiring a true craftsman to create your own brain child!!! Thank You Mike!!
- BH
Bree Holden
For Bee house5.0I posted a project request on this website for a custom made bee house/hotel that I needed for transporting honey bees. I am so glad Mike answered my request!!! He was so easy to talk to and work with. I was worried I was going to have a hard time describing what exactly it was that I needed built, but I told Mike I had an old bee hotel that a friend had loaned to me so he asked me to send pictures. Mike was very quick at responding back to my request. He discussed the project with me and made some suggestions. The project was finished before his estimated time line. I received it today and I couldn't be happier. It is beautiful, and it exceeded my expectations. He is truly a talented artist and I will definitely be contacting Mike again in the future for future projects.
- JF
Julie Farrer
For Custom Wood Estate Sign5.0Mike was super easy to work with, kept me constantly updated on progress and was able to beat the deadline I gave him. The finished product looks beautiful and I can't wait to give it to a family member as a one of a kind gift! Thank you for all your help on this.
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