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Wooden Paperweights

$140+
4.9(157 reviews)

These are roughly 4" diameter spheres made from the branches of trees with significant symbolic characteristics. These three are from Yew, Pear, and Cedar, symbolizing Wisdom (Yew), Justice (Pear), Incorruptibility (Cedar), and Longevity (all). The branches are either trimming or storm-fall and allowed to cure in the woods for at least a full year. They have felted bottoms and are sealed with a combination of oil finish and carnauba wax.

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Maker since 2013

Type

  • wood

Material

  • oak

Meet the Maker

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JIm Barbour

ShopDog Turnery

Elon, NC 27244
•Member since 2013•
4.9(157 reviews)

I have been making from wood for as long as I can remember. I take a great deal of pride in my work and will not accept a commission if I am not entirely sure I can complete it to your satisfaction. ShopDog Turnery is a one-person, one-dog operation making all sorts of custom items, primarily lathe based. This includes bottle-stoppers, wine glasses (with glass or wooden bowls), platters and plates, bowls, boxes, and whatever else springs to mind.

In addition to lathe work I make various flat pieces; tables, specialty boxes, cutting boards and, again, whatever else springs to mind.

I make for the joy of the making, using sustainably harvested and reclaimed or historical woods exclusively.

Molly was the ShopDog, but is no longer with us. She did all the "RUFF" work in the turnery.

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Customer Reviews

4.9(157 reviews)
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Michael

Aug 4, 2013

Excellent craftsman, very professional and a joy to work with. I look forward to my next project with Jim and highly recommend him to others.

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Rose Wheeler

Nov 14, 2017
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Santiago Caride

Dec 1, 2016

Jim was professional and serious about his work.

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John

Aug 21, 2014

Thank you! The circles look great! Shipping was very fast! Great experience

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Kenneth Barnes

Dec 24, 2023

I am very happy with finished project. I would use the maker again