The JC WoodCraft portfolio

The work.
And how it comes together.

Explore real projects from John's workshop, with the story, materials and progress behind each piece. Future commission ideas are listed separately below.

Made in the workshop

Project stories.

Actual work, with original photos and a closer look at the build.

Signs · 6 project photos

Faith Over Fear

Custom wall art combining a flag-inspired cross, dimensional lettering and engraved faith-themed wording.

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Completed memorial urn and memory box with an engraved spalted maple lid and contrasting wood sides

Custom · 20 project photos

For My Father

A personal build made to hold my father’s ashes and keepsakes, bringing Brazilian walnut, padauk, spalted maple and walnut together in one memory box.

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Finished long-grain cutting board on the workshop bench with contrasting wood strips and a juice groove

Cutting Boards · Collection · 3 project photos

Custom Cutting Boards

Long-grain and end-grain cutting boards with distinctive wood combinations. Walnut, padauk, purpleheart and oak are the main woods I work with; each board has its own layout and character.

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Finished paddle-shaped wooden blessing sign with engraved wording and cross motif, photographed outdoors

Signs · Collection · 8 project photos

Custom Signs

Personalized names, meaningful words and carved artwork, shaped into custom wooden signs. Explore real examples and follow the steps from CNC carving to the final surface details.

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Ideas for a future commission