Rickards Bakery
I used Honduras Mahogany. It has shown to with stand the worst weather extremely well. I will relief carve your script to fit into the sign surface and raised the decorative carvings both to and bottom both sides. The sign is sealed and then finished with 5 - 6 coats of Black Paint. 23 Gold Leaf the script and trim & the Wheat design going through the sign. Stainless steel eye hooks will be epoxyed into the top of the sign for installation.
Type
- wood
Material
- oak
- steel
Finish
- black
- paint
Base
- metal
Material
- mahogany
Meet the Maker
Joseph Paul Uranker
J.P. Uranker - Master Woodcarver
I was created June 22, 1950 in Moon Run, Pennsylvania. BA in Art education from Carlow University in 1974. After college I joined two highly selective art associations in Pittsburgh, Associated Artist of Pittsburgh, and Pittsburgh Society of Artists. Married Francesca A. Hoffman 1976. I worked at Carnegie Mellon University from 1978 – 1991 and I used my art talents to restore the unique art and architecture at the University. My last project at the University was restoring the George Nakashima collection in Warner Hall. Also during this time in 1986 I received a Master’s degree from Carnegie Mellon in Business and Public Management, and Labor Relations in 87.
The handcarved heirlooms that I create are rich in history, detail and design. The deep, deliberate curves and lines left by the chisels are a statement to the quality and craftsmanship that go into each piece carved. Each piece is a collaboration between my patron and myself as we progress on the journey for each project.
