Marc's Harry Potter Golden Snitch Engagement Ring Box
The young guy is getting engaged to marry his girl friend who is a serious Harry Potterphile. He wants a golden snitch to present his engagement ring in. So I take two hardwood balls 3 inches across, hollow out the interior and install the universal type ring holder, and I sculpt the exterior, coat it in gesso, then red bole clay, then i water gild it with 23 carat gold leaf, C'est tout! Oh! and I concealed numerous neodynium magnets around the edges to draw it shut magnetically. Oh! And also, instead of splitting it straight across, I made the opening seam follow the contour of one of the sculpted lines, in order to conceal the seam quite well.
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Working alone, I state working alone because nearly everything that I design and make are works of art made by me alone and signed by me for 20+ years, Ralph produces furnishings and signs rebelling against "mechanical mediocrity" refusing to work within the limitations imposed by machines and produce objets d'art which can only be accomplished with many hours/days/weeks/months of hand tooling.
To summarize, I am an artisan, not merely a furniture maker. Thank you for your interest in my fascination.
DJDavid Jagger
For Karate God Busaganashi4.8I am extremely pleased with my Busaganashi. Working with Ralph was a pleasure and I would certainly work with him again on other projects and give him a strong recommendation for anyone looking for quality work.
- AW
Alexander Wild
For Alexander's Cane, Walking, staff4.0Today (22JUL2016) was the day I requested the product (walking cane) to be available for my Commander to deliver to a retiring Solider after 28 years of service. The product was completed and shipped danger close to the ceremony time (1400 22JUL2016). I prefer more breathing room. The product (which was top notch in quality and expectations) arrived today at 10am. Any problems with shipping or any delays what so ever (an hour, a day) would have ruined my guy's retirement ceremony, gotten myself one way conversations from my Command that I would preferably not want. In the future, I recommend products are shipped a week prior to the days they are requested. I'm not saying it didn't work out, but that's not the way I operate.
- MC
Magdan Cvitesic
For Magdan's Magic Wand - Birch, Stag horn handle4.8I am extremely happy with my custom wand. The craftsmanship is top notch. Ralph took my design and put his own little twist on it, the result was a high quality work of art. Communication was also very pleasant and precise; Ralph and I managed to find a common ground which helped him create exactly the type of sculpture that fits my taste. I am also extremely happy with the price to quality ratio this maker offers. Recommendation.
- JC
Jay Crawford
For Project Twilight Týr5.0Ralph Mitchell was careful to ask precisely what I wanted. He made some excellent suggestions, found just the right wood and carved it beautifully. It is exactly what I wanted and I could not be happier. I whole heartedly recommend him and if I have anymore projects involving woodwork he will be my first choice.
Thanks Ralph.
KLKristina Lovesey
For Jewelry box Project5.0Shortly after posting my first "custom made" project I was contacted by Ralph Mitchell. Ralph sent a sample of his work and answered all of my questions and messages in a very timely manner. I was unsure about how the whole process worked (using a website for projects) but was THRILLED with the result! I would VERY HIGHLY recommend Ralph as his work and professionalism paired with the pride he puts into his work is simply amazing. At no time during the project did I feel that I didn't know what stage we were at or how things were going as Ralph made sure that I was kept updated. My only regret is that I have been so busy that I haven't had time before now to write my review.
Thank you to Ralph for creating such an amazing box for me and such a great gift for my boyfriend. The box turned out so much better than I had ever thought, I cannot thank you enough!
- Kristina.
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