Custom Challah Boards
These are Challah boards -- Jewish ceremonial bread boards -- for all purposes and occasions. These are made of a single piece of select hardwood, engraved with artwork inspired by your thoughts, and approved by you.
Challah boards make great gifts for many occasions, such as to celebrate Bat or Bar Mitzvahs, Kitchen remodeling, retirement, synagogue anniversaries, new child, and recognition of teachers. I even made one as a "thank you for inviting us to dinner" gift.
The most popular wood is maple with antique bronze resin. I also have cherry, sapele, red or white oak, and other species.
To start the process, send me a note. We will have a discussion by email exploring your ideas, and I'll send you a proposal. When you are ready, you pay the agreed price, and I commit to a delivery date which is usually 1 to 3 weeks.
Shipping of Challah boards in the US is included in the price, as are my design services.
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I specialize in making special things you want, within the limits of my tools and abilities.
These fall into two categories, with some overlap.
I make wood carvings, cut from a single piece of select hardwood. I customize each design to customer needs. These designs are of a spiritual nature and embrace many traditions. These include custom Challah boards, Seder plates, Episcopal virges, Dartmouth canes, and engagement ring boxes.
I also do 3D printing, which is sometimes the right method to make something you want. I have also used 3D printing to make prototypes of more complex pieces, such as cane finials.
Much of what I make involves carving artwork into wood and filling the engraving with a thermoset resin, tinted with an intentional, contrasting color. The resin and the wood are polished and finished to enhance the grain and the literal depth of the color. This is a key part of the Challah boards and ring boxes.
I also make ceremonial canes used by some student groups to signal their membership in particular groups. These groups are not disclosed, and I thank them for their patronage.
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Lowell Putnam
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Evan Reca
For Evan's Engagement Ring Box5.0Carl went above and beyond with my engagement ring box. He was willing to go back and forth on design revisions as many times as it took to make everything perfectly.
He always communicated promptly and was timely with the delivery.
The craftsmanship of his woodwork is truly professional and you'll be glad you chose him for your project!
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Justin Mayall
For Justin's Wall clock5.0Good job , well done ,, completed on time or ahead of schedule, would use again ,,
SBSeth Beltran
For Seth's Home Decor5.0I’m incredibly satisfied with the way my project turned out. This has me eager to celebrate the holidays. And it will be a beautiful tradition that will last for generations. The craftsmanship is amazing. Carl went out of his way to make sure the product was exactly the way I wanted it.
- SW
Skyler Will
For Palm Wood And Gabon Ebony Single Ring Box Asian Influence5.0Absolutely stunning craftsmanship and intricate knowledge of the materials and process. Could not have better bang for my buck. Carl was professional, very open and honest communication, and made me feel like a valued customer. Would absolutely work with him again.
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