Handcrafted Modern Maple & Padauk Wooden Cross | 15" Wall Art | Home Decor Item ID: 2677229718

Name: Handcrafted Modern Maple & Padauk Wooden Cross | 15" Wall Art | Home Decor
Brand: Ridgeview Woodworking
SKU: 2677229718
Price: 69.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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Beautifully handcrafted modern wooden cross featuring rich maple and vibrant padauk hardwoods. The striking layered design showcases the natural contrast between the warm light maple and the deep reddish-orange padauk tones.

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18 oz
15" X 9" X 3/4"
Premium solid maple and padauk.
Hand-applied tung oil and polyurethane blend finish for beauty
protection
and a smooth satin sheen.
This contemporary cross makes a meaningful addition to any home
office
or place of worship. A perfect gift for baptisms
confirmations
weddings
housewarmings
or anyone who appreciates handcrafted faith-based art.
Each piece is individually handmade
so grain patterns and color variations will be unique.
Pre-installed keyhole slot on the back for easy and secure wall mounting.
The Process:
Crafting a wooden cross begins with meticulous wood selection, choosing domestic and exotic hardwoods for their complementary colors, grains, and striking contrasts. Three selected pieces are then glued/laminated together to form the thick, stable, striped center sections of the cross. From there, eighteen individual pieces are precisely cut and sanded, incorporating 45-degree miter joints for elegant corners and a half-lap joint for a strong, flush intersection at the arms. These components are carefully assembled by gluing nine different joints, ensuring perfect alignment and structural integrity. Once dry, the entire piece undergoes another thorough round of sanding to achieve smooth, flawless surfaces. A router is then used to cut a keyhole slot into the back for secure wall hanging. Finally, the cross receives 3–5 coats of a tung oil/polyurethane blend, applied and lightly sanded or buffed between coats to bring out the wood’s natural beauty while providing a durable, attractive finish.
Dust with a soft dry cloth. Avoid direct sunlight and excessive humidity to prevent wood expansion and contraction.

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Together they create warm, one-of-a-kind pieces blending natural wood and often vibrant resin — made with care in rural Wisconsin.

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Ridgeview Woodworking From our hearts to your home

Retired educators turned makers. Kathy, a lifelong crafter and painter, contributes to the design and finishing of every piece. Robb discovered his passion for woodworking after retirement, handcrafting unique epoxy resin charcuterie boards, wall art, and custom home decor.
Together they create warm, one-of-a-kind pieces blending natural wood and often vibrant resin — made with care in rural Wisconsin.

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Robb Blanchette Elroy, Wisconsin | Robb is a retired educator based in rural Wisconsin with a passion for woodworking.

My name is Robb, a former educator who discovered a passion for woodworking after retirement. What began as a personal hobby quickly turned into a personally rewarding venture as friends and relatives started asking me to create pieces for them. I work closely with my wife Kathy, who adds the perfect finishing touches and contributes to design elements that make each piece special. Based in rural Wisconsin, I enjoy crafting items using a variety of beautiful woods. Often these items are one-of-a-kind. I work with domestic hardwoods like oak, cherry, maple, cedar, hickory and walnut, as well as exotic species including olive wood, wenge, padauk, limba, purple heart, and bubinga. I also love incorporating vibrant epoxy resin, blending natural wood grains with striking colors to create unique, functional pieces that are also pleasing to the eye.

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After retiring from education, we hit the road as full-time RVers and continued sharing our music through Gospel concerts at RV parks and churches. One winter, Robb began helping in the woodshop at an RV park and started making simple wooden crosses. To our surprise, they sold very well at our merch table after shows. That spark quickly grew into a full passion for woodworking. Robb expanded from crosses to jewelry boxes, plaques, cheese cutters, cutting boards, and eventually began creating beautiful pieces with epoxy resin and fine woods. Kathy has been by his side every step of the way — offering design ideas and expertly applying the finishes that bring each piece to life. What began as a hobby has become our joyful way of creating heartfelt, handcrafted treasures from our hearts to your home.