Wood on Water Wood-Burned Gifts and Home Furnishings ~ Eastport, Maine

We specialize in wood-burned and hand-painted distinctive giftware and home furnishings.

Woodburning, or pyrography, literally means "writing with fire", and is the art of using an electric "pen", or stylus, to etch designs into wood and other natural materials. Various pen tips can be used interchangeably to burn in desired effects such as shading and shadows. In the days before electricity, the woodburning tool for this ancient art was heated in the hearth's fire. Once the image is burned onto the wood, color may be added as well as a stain or finish.

Choose from an extensive inventory of themes ranging from nautical to historical. All pieces are original, unique, and handcrafted in our workshop in Eastport, Maine.

Some popular choices include document/keepsake boxes, treasure chests, and lap desks. Browse to view our newest pieces or contact us directly about custom orders such as pet portraits and/or urns for your beloved dog, cat, bird, or other pet. Custom chair rails, baseboards, wildlife scenes, and local or antique maps can also be created. Perhaps you have a favorite flower or would like a wood-burned piece which highlights your boat. The options are limited only by your imagination.

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

NEW DESIGNS FOR 2008!

FRESH, NEW STUFF FOR 2008!
We always like to keep the images, and designs varied, to give people a lot of
options, and ideas. Not to mention the fact, that I love finding great new and interesting things to do on my pieces! ENJOY!

NEAT FOLKSY DESIGN ON 12 BY 12" LAP DESK

THIS UNIQUELY SHAPED CHEST, IS A STUNNING PIECE, GREAT FOR STORING
CHRISTMAS CARDS, OR SPECIAL ORNAMENTS! L-14" W-11" D-51/2"

BELOW ARE A COUPLE OF GREAT WINE CARRIERS. ONE , WITH A VINTAGE IMAGE OF A BURGUNDY BARREL, WITH GRAPES. THIS ONE ALSO HAS GRAPE CLUSTERS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CARRIER.
THE CARRIER ON THE RIGHT, FEATURES AN IMAGE OF ONE OF RENARD'S "FANCIFUL FISH" FROM HIS 1800'S NATURAL HISTORY COLLECTION.
BOTH OF THESE CARRIERS HAVE SLIDING DOORS ON THE FRONT. APROX 14-15" TALL, AND ARE LARGE ENOUGH TO HOLD A MAGNUM TOO!