LARAC SHOP
Open Mon.-Sat. 10 am-3 pm
2008 LARAC Shop
Applications to participate in 2008, Download
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Art Work/Photographs/Prints |
John David Geery
Pastoral scenes, Adirondack &
Vermont landscapes |
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Ray Palmer
Ray Palmer is a photographer working in film format. His
images reflect the world he explores on back roads and hiking
trails. Although the Adirondacks are his most visited
destination, wanderlust takes him around the country and
beyond, chasing the combinations of seasons, subjects, and
light. His work has appeared in calendars, publications and
art exhibits. Ray’s fine art prints are on Fuji Crystal
Archive paper, packaged with archival materials to last more
than a lifetime. |
River of Light |
Tom Ryan Watercolors
I particularly enjoy the quiet serenity of the
Adirondacks and try to capture that emotional feeling in my
watercolors. I paint almost exclusively using the primary
colors of red, yellow, and blue, typically using two of each. I start many of my paintings by soaking the watercolor paper
and utilizing a wet-in-wet technique that results in soft
edges that I particularly enjoy. Once the paper dries, I add
dark hard edge strokes for interest and to emphasize the
center of interest in the painting. T he result is a painting
that is a blend of soft and hard edges. For the watercolor
“Barnyard”, I decided to use a random pattern of hard-edged
abstract and hopefully interesting white shapes throughout. The "whites" are the white paper with no paint applied. For
the painted portions, transparent watercolors of red, blue,
and yellow were used. |
Original Watercolor
by Tom Ryan |
Ken Wheeler Studio
Included this year's LARAC Holiday Gift Shop will be new
prints of Ken's Adirondack landscapes with a focus on lakes &
rivers, some of which have never before been available as
prints. Watercolor Artist Ken Wheeler's painting "Peter's
Diner" was just accepted for the North East Watercolor
Society's Annual, National Competition in Kent Connecticut. |
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Shelley Valachovic
presents watercolor botanicals reflecting
species found in the region. She earned a BS in Art
Education and has exhibited locally, is represented nationally,
and her work is included in many corporate and private
collections. |
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Print Rack
The following painters, photographers, and collage artists have
work in the LARAC print rack. You will find unframed prints
and some original work. In parentheses you will find the
original medium in which these LARAC members work.
(Watercolor) Tony Belle, Kate Hartley, Eleanor
Rowland, Shelley Valachovic; (Photography) Dan Blais, Emily DeBolt, Tom Chesnut,
Elizabeth Mangle, Heidi Plumley; (Graphite)
Paul Chapman; (Oils & Pastels) Constance Dodge;
(Acrylic) Sandie Keyser; (Watermedia)
Martin G. Walter, Diane Swanson;
(Mixed Media Collage) Anita Witten, Ann Woodward |
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Baskets |
Handmade Hemlock Bark Baskets
Designed and Woven by Shelley Valachovic
Shelley's baskets are woven from bark that is peeled from freshly
cut hemlock trees in the spring, then trimmed, washed and
thoroughly dried. The handles are laced with thinner strips of the same
bark. Those without handles make wonderful bread baskets. |
Hemlock Baskets |
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Books |
Rena Bernstein
published her Mother, Jafa Wallach's Memoir, Bitter Freedom,
in 2006 and has been introducing it in the region ever since.
She has spoken in more than 30 schools this year as part of
their mandated Holocaust curriculum. An interview with
Rena Bernstein was published THE POST STAR in April of this
year. |
Bitter Freedom |
Patti Carte
Patricia (Patti) Carte is a local author/publisher who’s published her first book,
To Those We Hold So Dear: Letters to Our Beloved Pets. The book is a collection of letters written to pets. The letters are heartwarming tributes to beloved animal companions, including dogs, cats, rabbits, and in one case, horses and mules. |
To Those We Hold So Dear:
Letters to Our Beloved Pets |
Wildflowers in Your Own Backyard
Diane Collins produced "High Peaks Wildflowers" from the
wildflower photos she took along one trail in the Adirondacks
spring and summer 2002. This mile-long stretch of trail
gave rise to 62 lovely and diverse wildflowers she captured on
film. Diane's avocation is identifying and photographing
wildflowers along a favorite trail or locale from spring
through summer. Her website, "Wildflowers In Your Own
Backyard", is the contact for individuals interested in
personalized booklets of wildflowers on their property. |
High Peaks
Wildflowers |
Beverly Down
Written by 22 practicing creativity coaches, this anthology
presents a fascinating array of thoughtful approaches, practical
tips, and valuable insights to engage your mind and help you
become a more productive, successful creator. |
Inspiring Creativity |
Roger Fulton
"Outdoor books for ordinary people" is the phrase that best
describes the books that Glens Falls resident Roger Fulton
writes. The series of casual hiking, canoeing, kayaking and
historical sites currently covers the Lake George area,
including Glens Falls. A Saratoga area hiking book is also
available and many more similar titles are in the works for
their Common Man's Exploration Series. These handy trail
guides provide explicit directions to some of the area's
great trails, waterways and sites.
25 Flatwater Kayak and Canoe Trips in the Lake George
Region, NY
25 Historical Sites to Explore in the Lake George Region, NY
25 Short Hikes and Interesting Walks in the Lake George
Region, NY
25 Short Hikes and Interesting Walks in the Saratoga Region,
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William Preston Gates
Growing up on Lake George and Captain for the Lake George Steamboat Company since 1987, Bill
Gates writes with great familiarity with the Lake George region.
Books available at LARAC: Lake George Boats and Steamboats,
Lake George--All About It
1903, and Glens Falls and Sandy Hill 1895 |
Lake George Boats and Steamboats |
Perky Granger
Adirondack Gold is young adult historical fiction, but, says
reviewer John , “Strong writing and research make it highly
recommended for readers of any age who are interested in the
Adirondacks, 19th century New York history or rural life.” Sunday
Gazette, March 21, 2004.
The moving accounts in Shared Stories from Daughters of
Alzheimer's: Writing a Path to Peace, comprise a
“support group in print” for families dealing with Alzheimer’s
disease. |
Shared Stories from Daughters of Alzheimer’s: Writing a Path
to Peace &
Adirondack Gold |
Carol Gregson
Carol Gregson's chronicle about life in the Adirondacks is a
welcome blend or irony and humor. nearly six decades
and seven children after arriving here from Seattle, Gregson
is upbeat--often hilarious--about the special demands of
mountain living. Readers will find much to enjoy and
recognize in these stories told with all the authenticity of
a person who has been there and still is. |
Leaky Boots |
Gerry Holzman
Us Carvers: An American woodcarver and his English mentor
chip away at the Tree of Knowledge. Making use of letters,
journals and conversations, Gerry has described his twenty
years with sculptor Gino Masero. It is a book about the
importance of traditions and the concomitant role of
civility and respect in our daily life. |
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Sandra Hutchinson
Jumping Off Cliffs is a selection of Sandra's popular weekly
columns on family life written for The Chronicle. She
touches on a wide range of issues affecting families today,
from juggling work and family, restoring to a minivan and
surviving travel with kids, to Bill Clinton, Cal Ripken and
Martha Stewart. Often humorous, her columns tap into the
challenges and ironies of 21st century family life. |
Jumping off Cliffs
and Other Short Essays |
By Lapham
Hometown Memories I and Hometown
Memories II, stories of the past Glens Falls |
 
Hometown Memories
& Hometown Memories II |
Sally Longo
Every recipe Aunt Sally's Adirondack
Kitchen has been fine-turned to
perfection. Learn how to make cooking and entertaining
stress-free by using the do-ahead approach of this
successful caterer. Whether you're cooking for your
family or entertaining a crowd, you'll enjoy using this cookbook. |
Aunt Sally's Adirondack Kitchen |
Rosemary Miner
Once Upon a Time to Die For, a mystery set in
nineteenth century New York State and full of rich detail and
interesting history, pulls the reader into the hard scrabble
lives of Victorian American working families and their
sprawling, growing communities." |
Once Upon a Time To Die For |
David Pitkin
Retired history teacher David Pitkin has authored four books of researched ghost stories and has become a popular regional storyteller who mixes history with mystery.
He has just published his first novel, The Highest Mountain: Death & Life in the Adirondacks.
Other books available in the LARAC Shop: New York
State Ghosts, Haunted Saratoga County, and
Ghosts of the Northeast |
The Highest Mountain:
Death and Life in the Adirondacks |
Tom Ryan
Architect and watercolor artist's book on the history of the
Bow Bridge in Hadley, NY |
The Art and History of the Bow Bridge |
Anne
White
Lake George has everything -- scenic beauty, a fascinating
history and great topics for a mystery series. In
Best Laid Plans, my 2006 Lake George Mystery, murder again disturbs
the peace of Emerald Point and Mayor Loren Graham risks her
life to uncover the killer. In Beneath the Surface
(2005) the town observes the 250th anniversary of the French
and Indian War, and Georgia O'Keeffe's giant flower paintings
play a key role in An Affinity for Murder, nominated as a 2002
Malice Domestic Best First Mystery. Also available at
the Shop is Secrets Dark and Deep. |
Best Laid Plans |
Carl Heilman
His newest book The Adirondacks and a choice of a
2007 Lake George or Adirondack calendar. Also available
is a jigsaw puzzle from Carl Heilman's panoramic image,
highlighting the high peaks. |
The Adirondacks |
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CDs/Note cards |
Running Ridge Studio
(Diane Burk)
Note
cards featuring the colorful and decorative original designs
of Running Ridge Studio's hooked rugs. |
Note Cards |
Susan Jefts
creates the note cards from old negatives of idyllic Adirondack
scenes from the 1930s which include mountain and lake vistas,
elegant inns and guide boats, and skiing, hiking and canoeing
activities. Several of them, as well as others not seen here, are
available as large digital art prints on pearl archival paper,
framed or unframed. |
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Kay Levine
Note cards printed from original oils of landscapes and still
lifes painted by Kay Levine.
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Elm Cards (Erin Mattson)
Using creative colors and designs, "elmcards", created by Erin
Mattson, are a perfect way to impress someone special.
All greeting cards are hand-crafted and can be customized for
any occasion. Erin's use of seasonal effects and colors
help her cards stand out from the rest. Available either
individually at the LARAC shop or custom orders are available
online at www.elmcards.com |
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Don Polunci
Based on his love of photography and wildlife, Don creates
wonderful wildlife note cards |
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Lise Winne
works in a number of mediums including drawing, painting,
ceramics and music. For the LARAC gift shop this year, she is
offering her popular line of greeting cards and her CDs. There are
a number of Christmas designs, Hanukah designs and angel designs
to wish your loved ones peace and happy holidays as well as other
kinds of cards for other occasions. She also has 3 CDs on sale: her Renaissance CD, "Wing’d With Hopes", her original song CD,
"The Goldenrod" and her new age/folk CD, "Come to Me In Dreams". Lise won a grant for "The Goldenrod" CD and it has been featured
on radio stations across the country. |
Note cards &
Golden Rod Records |
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Clothing/Textiles |
Greentree
Fiber Arts
Unique products available from Greentree
Fiber Arts this holiday
season include Topographic (Topo) Pillows, embossed velvet items, children's
clothes, holiday bags and, of course, quilts. Custom Topo
Pillows with your choice of location can be made in time for
the holidays." |
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Mum's Creations
(Phyllis Peake)
Hand knit baby sweaters that zip up the back. Machine
washable and dryable. Ease of putting on, with no worry
of catching babies' skin. Sizes range from 6-12 months
or chest size of 19"-21". |
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One on 1 Design by Eric Melito
My shirts get around ... In 1988 a customer told me one of my
hand silk screened shirts was sent across the world,
Since then my original Adirondack shirts have traveled as
gifts to Japan, Germany, India, & Australia representing the
upstate region of New York as a wonderful place to both visit
& live. |
Adirondack T-shirts |
Nancy's Bags (Nancy
McGrath)
A love of color and design has produced this line of funky,
felted handbags. Nancy has been creating and exhibiting
hand crafts at shows in New York and Massachusetts for many
years. These bags are a joy to make and fun to show.
Enjoy! |
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Food Items |
Mapleland Farms
In addition to maple syrup, Mapleland Farms also produces a
variety of products such as maple cream, maple candy, maple
granulated sugar, maple fudge, maple peanut brittle, maple
roasted nuts and maple mustard. As a Pride of NY Producer, we
great pride in the products we offer to you the consumer. We
are pleased to announce that our light amber syrup and maple
sugar candy both were awarded "Best of Show" at the 2004
International Maple Syrup Institute/New York Maple Tour. |
Maple Products |
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Jewelry |
Bedazzled
Kim Dolan, owner of Bedazzled, creates handcrafted fine silver, wired
and beaded jewelry. Unique designs incorporating gemstones, crystals
and other materials. Custom orders welcome. |
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J & J Brown
Garnet Studio
Garnet Studio is owned and operated by Joe and Judy Brown.
Joe is a retired school teacher that has been cutting stones
for over 30 years. Judy cuts cabochons and designs and
sets the stones in 14K gold and silver jewelry. When Joe
retired two years ago they moved up to their family homestead
in North River where they built a studio attached to their
home overlooking Gore Mountain. Their specialty is
Adirondack Garnet but the store offers a large variety of gems
from all over the world. From Sapphires to Tourmaline,
Moonstone to tiger-eye, there is much to look at. They
also offer custom designed jewelry with their customer in mind. |
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Saltbox Primitives
Hand painted beach glass pins & necklaces
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Caretz Design
Carol Jonietz creates beaded jewelry in unusual combinations
of stones, pearls, and Swarovski crystals, with sterling
silver, gold, or copper accents. Some of the stones she uses
include amethyst, smoky quartz, amazonite, prehnite, garnet,
labradorite, iolite, black onyx, jasper, and turquoise. If you
would like something designed just for you, contact her
through Elements of Art--gift shop, art gallery, art supply
shop--in The Shirt Factory in Glens Falls, where you can see
more of her beautiful designs. |
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Marika McCoola
Paper Crane Earrings are made from origami papers with
patterns of traditional kimonos. Light and bright, they
attract attention without the weight of most earrings. In
Japanese culture, paper cranes can be used to make wishes.
Today, paper cranes sometimes stand for a wish for peace,
making a gift of paper cranes a gift of hope and peace. |
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Jacqueline McKannay
Sterling silver earrings and enamel over fine silver earrings
combined with pearls, crystals and semi-precious stones.
Enameling is a process of fusing colored glass over metal in a
hot kiln. These pieces are all hand made by me in my studio in
Cambridge, NY. |
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Pennyfield Stained Glass Studio
Jo and Ralph specialize in custom designed, stained, leaded,
and kiln formed art glass that is beautiful, functional and
truly unique. Mixed media of metal, wood and glass are
often combined to create special effects. Their
expertise ranges from window panels to jewelry and gift items.
Stop by their studio on the lower level of The Shirt Makers
Building at 21 Cooper Street in Glens Falls where they also
offer instruction and supplies. |
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Tamarack Studio
Tamarack Jewelry is a collection of gemstones set by silversmith Regina
Eldridge, portraying historic styles ranging from early Celtic, through
Victorian, Edwardian, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco periods.
Construction techniques include hand fabrication, die-struck filigrees,
lost-wax casting and free-form jewelry sculpture from precious metal
clay. Many pieces incorporate all of these techniques with unusual
gemstone cuts to create unique, one-of-a-kind necklaces, bracelets,
rings, earrings and brooches. The shop in Warrensburg, NY ("at the
bandstand") offers hundreds of items to choose from in price points from
$20 to $1500. |
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Trudi Smith
One-of-a-Kind Bracelet Watches and Earrings
are made with antique glass beads which were produced in Venice and Bohemia for
the African trade; antique and modern beads from Ghana, Yemen,
Ethiopia, and elsewhere in Africa; sterling silver beads from
Bali; and other modern beads. The watch “heads” are silver or
gold-plated stainless steel and are water resistant. Replacement batteries are widely available. One-of-a-Kind
Bracelet Watches and Earrings are made by Trudi Smith, a
painter who lives in Saratoga Springs, New York. |
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Tracy Thomas
I've been creating unique lampworked glass jewelry from my
Hudson Valley studio since 2000. Lampwork is a process
developed centuries ago in Italy for forming molten glass into
beads and sculptural shapes. I make each piece one at a
time, using colorful rods of glass melted in a torch flame,
shaped, decorated and then fired in a kiln to strengthen the
glass. What appears very delicate is in fact quite
durable. I am working on new ideas for functional glass
art. My earrings and other jewelry feature my glass work
and sterling silver. |
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CW Designs
Pieces are created using sterling silver wire, glass beads and
semi-precious stones to produce affordable and distinctive
jewelry. Bracelets are approximately 7" and bracelet
chains are hand created. All findings are sterling
silver. Each piece is individually handcrafted. |
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Olive Branch Art
(Noga Zerubavel)
Beaded functional art by local jewelry designer Noga
Zerubavel. Handwoven beadwork using natural stones, pearls,
precious metals and glass seed beads. The gemstones are all
natural, of the highest quality and have not been treated or
enhanced through synthetic processes. Handcrafted using
traditional stitches with a modern style. These pieces of
original wearable art offer a unique adornment and make a
thoughtful, distinctive gift. |
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Pottery |
Earth and Fire
Earth and Fire began as a functional pottery business but has been
expanded to include whimsical stuffed moose and folk art
pieces. The pottery is wheel thrown or made from slabs.
All pieces are intended to be fully functional and are lead
free, microwavable and dishwasher safe. |
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Wayne Smith
makes wheel-thrown functional work with particular care
taken with form and surface. The wheel-thrown forms are often
manipulated and altered after throwing. His interest is in
evolving the form, developing surface treatments, and exploring the
limits of that form’s functionality. |
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Specialty Items |
Al Caruso
Al Caruso has been doing woodworking for over 30 years. In
past years, he has designed and manufactured custom built-in
cabinets and bookcases as well as custom, one-of-a-kind
furniture pieces. His work has been exhibited at various
juried events such as the nationally-attended San Diego
Woodworkers Association-Sponsored Woodworker Showcase in
Delmar, CA, the annual Orange County Fairgrounds Woodworker
Exhibition in Tustin, CA and the Northeast Woodworkers
Association-Sponsored Woodworker Showcase in Saratoga Springs,
NY. Currently, he designs and manufactures custom turned pens,
desk sets and other unique hand-crafted hardwood items for the
office and home. |
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Adirondack Chandler
candles are hand-dipped slowly in pairs
locally. Each dip produces 120 beautiful, spun-silk finished
candles. A carrousel is hand turned 25-30 times over a 3 hour
period as wax gradually builds up to create these slow
burning, drip-less and smokeless candles that are pleasantly
and moderately scented. Among our scents, many reflect the
Adirondack Region, including Balsam, Juniper, Cedar,
Cranberry, Blueberry and Sunflower. Feel free to visit our
website at www.adirondackchandler.com for more information. |
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Rub A Dub Dub!
Gift soaps, Children's soaps |
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Russ Guard
Honey Products: Candles, Soaps, Hand
Cream, Furniture Wax |
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Nancy McGrath
Hand sewn, hand knit, crocheted doll clothes for 18” dolls,
will fit American Girl dolls. Dresses, skating outfits,
evening gowns, raincoats, pajamas, bathing suits, and more.
Any young girl would love to dress her doll in these clothes. |
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North Woods Animal Treats
North Woods Animal Treats come in a variety of shapes and
flavors. At LARAC, we currently carry Peanut Butter Bears and
Parmesan Moose. They’re made by hand in small batches
with human grade ingredients and are all natural. All
shapes and flavors that take us and our pets into the North
Woods state of mind, even if just for a few moments. |
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Wild Visions: Carl Heilman II
Panoramic puzzle of the Adirondacks,
listing the high peaks. Great Adirondack gift item. |
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Glens Falls Centennial Posters
Created by Milton Glaser, best known for the I Love New York
logo, his "Bob Dylan" poster, and the "DC bullet" logo used by
DC Comics from 1977 to 2005. |
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Glens Falls Centennial Ornaments
Exclusively sold at LARAC. Designed by LARAC Gallery
Director Diane Swanson, this is a great collector's item as
well as a great hostess gift or a gift for family and friends
who grew up in the Glens Falls area. |
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Wood and Glass |
Marty Butterfield
Marty Butterfield is a retired 4-H Program
administrator and now resides in Argyle Village. He grew up on
a farm in Vermont where he learned basic woodworking skills
from his father and finish work from his father-in-law.
Recently he has begun producing laminated cutting boards,
which are constructed of northern hardwoods: Maple (the
lightest color, Black Cherry (the reddish color) and Black
Walnut (the dark brown color). The boards are guaranteed not
to delaminate. If any board fails at the seams, it may
be returned for repair or replacement at no cost. "There
is something satisfying about creating with wood. The colors
and the character of each piece give it a uniqueness and
quality that I find interesting and gratifying." |
Cutting Boards |
Joe Koos
Children's wooden toys with moveable parts |
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Final Turn (Rob and Cherie Lasher)
Wood turned vases and lamps |
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Barbara and Dennis Wilson
Chip carving is a centuries old form of decorative wood
carving in which geometric, floral and free form patterns are
drawn on wood and then carved by the removal of small chips
within the pattern. Typically chip carvers use only two small
knives to achieve remarkably intricate designs. Examples of
chip carving can be found as part of the folk tradition of
almost every country. Switzerland and the Scandinavian
countries still use chip carving to adorn furniture. |
Chip Carved Jewelry Box |
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Unique Gifts for that Special Occasion!
"Buy original! Buy
hand-crafted! Shop local! Shop LARAC!" |
LARAC accepts Master Card and Visa
LARAC members receive a 10% discount. |
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