Chi Ro Alpha Omega Cross
This Cross was based on our Large Celtic Tulip Cross. A customer asked me if it would be possible to modify that cross to replace two of...
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Reader Philip
Dec 22, 20231 min read
Sterling Silver Frame for Carved Wooden Cross
This was a special project. The carved wooden cross was provided. The frame was crafted using the lost wax casting technique. The...
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Reader Philip
Dec 14, 20231 min read
St. Melangell Custom High Cross
St. Melangell is an Irish Saint and the patron saint of rabbits and hares. I was inspired toward the high cross pattern while looking at...
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Reader Philip
Nov 16, 20232 min read
Seraphim Communion Spoons
This project, the creation of two communion spoons, was commissioned on the behalf of Ss. Joachim and Anna Orthodox Mission in...
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Reader Philip
Nov 4, 20231 min read
Which Icon Pendant Should Reader Philip Make Next?
Make sure you click "See All Results" to see all of your options. If there is a saint that you would like to see added to this survey,...
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Reader Philip
Sep 8, 20233 min read
Maintaining the Finish on Your Sterling Silver Jewelry
Why is my sterling silver cross blackening in some areas? This is perfectly normal. Sterling silver naturally develops a "patina". This...
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Reader Philip
Sep 1, 20234 min read
Choosing the Right Chain
It's important to us that the chains we carry here are durable and serviceable. Chains that are worn regularly will wear out eventually....
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Reader Philip
Jul 24, 20231 min read
St Anna Icon Pendant
This will be a first for me. Stay tuned. This is my first attempt at a icon pendant. I often choose the designs I carve because I know...
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Reader Philip
Jun 30, 20232 min read
St. Ita Cross
Sometimes inspiration comes from funny places. If you look closely at the white mug I keep job envelopes in on my workbench, you'll see...
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Reader Philip
Jun 15, 20231 min read
Faceted Three Bar Cross
I've struggled in naming this design. I may change it yet. But you can see the original sketch here at the top left. It has some bold...
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Reader Philip
Jun 15, 20231 min read
Celtic Scroll Cross
I don't have one particular historic precedence for this design. Here's the original sketch (bottom right) along with a couple others. ...
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Reader Philip
Jun 15, 20231 min read
Hammered Cross in Square
This design is one that I originally fabricated for a dear friend and her family. You can see one of the originals in the middle of this...
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Reader Philip
Jun 15, 20231 min read
Large Celtic Tulip Cross
This design is actually a modification of the Celtic Tulip Cross in Square, which you can read about here. You can see that I used the...
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Reader Philip
Jun 15, 20231 min read
St. George Cross
The beautiful roof of the monolithic St. George's in Ethiopia was my inspiration for this design. The first version of this design that I...
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Reader Philip
Jun 15, 20231 min read
Small St. Andrew Three Bar Cross
I was enjoying this fountain at St. Anthony's monastery in Arizona when I decided to add a few St. Andrew (three bar) crosses to the line....
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Reader Philip
Jun 14, 20231 min read
Celtic Tulip Cross in Square
This design is one based on a old headstone. A picture of which my godmother provided me. I'll add it to this post if I find it...found...
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Reader Philip
Jun 14, 20231 min read
Large St. Andrew Three Bar Cross
I was enjoying this fountain at St. Anthony's monastery in Arizona when I decided to add a few St. Andrew (three bar) crosses to the line....
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Reader Philip
Jun 7, 20231 min read
Prosphora Seal Pendant
This is the initial rough sketch I did after working out some details with Sylvia (OrthodoxMom.com). From there, I made the final...
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Reader Philip
Nov 15, 20221 min read
Glory Forever!
A new reliquary I recently completed for St. Jacob of Hamatoura. A recently discovered Lebonese saint, it was a blessing to provide. It...
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Reader Philip
Sep 5, 20221 min read
Glory to God in his saints!
This is a reliquary I recently finished for one of the martyrs of the prison in Aiud Romania. So many died due to conditions, tortures or...
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