Orlan Johnson "Salt & Pepper Set" at the Joyful Jewel 1-13-15

Salt Shaker & Pepper Mill Set
Orlan Johnson

Ready to be "iced in" tomorrow morning?  You'll need this expertly crafted salt and pepper mill set by Orlan Johnson for your scrambled eggs with sliced tomato.  Beautiful and functional.

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Orlan Johnson "Hummingbird Potpourri Box" at the Joyful Jewel

"Hummingbird Potpourri Box"
Orlan Johnson
Wood  Box With Metal Lid, 5" diameter
$49

Hummingbirds are so amazing. I see them in my garden in constant motion this time of year. This lovely box has a hummingbird lid and inside is a packet of potpourri to create a wonderful aroma in your room. A perfect gift for a bird lover.
By Kate on Wednesday

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Some Father's Day Choices at the Joyful Jewel 6-14-14

Father's Day Delights

A Planter Box just the right height, a fancy belt buckle with Jasper, a footed vase, a playful otter, a set of wine bottle stoppers, a family portrait session, a blue elephant, a rocketeer, a small bass -- the one that got away, a UNC bird house, a cosmic chicken business card holder  - just a few suggestions.

Jan Bourterse, Planter Box

Carolyn Levy, Footed Vase

Sharon Blessum, Belt Buckle

    

Orlan Johnson, Wine Bottle Stoppers

Emma Skurnick, Playful Otter

Gerald Dukes, Family Portraits

    

Douglas Maccardini, "Rocketeer"

Mary Darley, "The One That Got Away"

    

Ashley Morra, UNC Bird House

  

Jerry Fowler, Cosmic Chicken Card Holder

Shannon Bueker, Blue Elephant Sculpture

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Orlan Johnson "Large Cherry Lazy Susan" at the Joyful Jewel 3-30-14

"Cherry Lazy Susan"
Orlan Johnson
Wood with Spinning Mechanism
14 1/2" diameter
$99

It's Sunday and time for the family dinner.  Wouldn't this expertly crafted cherry cutting board help with the family dynamics?  Instead of reaching over Uncle Bob to get the salt and knocking over the glass of red wine, or watching 6-year old Jennie's antics as she tries to get cousin Sam to pass her the pickles instead of winking at the visiting pep queen, or heaven to bid eating your mashed potatoes without butter or gravy, you could just twirl until each item presents itself in front of you!

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Orlan Johnson Wood Work at the Joyful Jewel 3-6-14

Wood Working
Orlan Johnson
Cutting Boards, Cheese Trays, Vases, Pepper Grinders, Wands, Wine Stoppers, Seam Rippers,
Wooden Bowls, Bird House, Tops & Top Boxes, Jewelry Stands, Wands and more!

Yesterday, Orlan Johnson set up his new display of finely crafted, unique and beautiful wood works.  With more space to display, each piece can stand out and you can easily see the contrasts of woods from different types of trees.  Orlan's work is truly fine craft; you'll never see a glue line or a rough spot and he even often creates clever displays for the pieces.  No two pieces are the same, each having it's own character as if dressed for his or her individual style.

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Orlan Johnson "Seam Rippers" at the Joyful Jewel 2-21-14

Seam Rippers
Orlan Johnson
Woodworking with metal and plastic
$18

So, you are probably staying in today with the blustery storm outside.  Do you recognize these bits of woodworking by Orlan Johnson?  Wouldn't one of these in your hand ease the pain of an errant stitch!  The substantial curvy round handles and the extra smoothness of the wood feel so good in your hand, that you might even look for other uses to make of these beauties.  Who can think of one?

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Orlan Johnson - Wood Working at the Joyful Jewel 12-21-13

Variations on Wood Work
Orlan Johnson

    Perfect gifts for Christmas, weddings or other occasions.  Orlan Johnson's exquisite wood work is finely formed with an incredibly smooth finish --  it is beautiful just to look at!  And, of course, can be useful too.  In this snapshot are interesting shaped vases, boxes with perfectly fitting lids, round trays of several sizes and cheese & cracker plates. 

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Orlan Johnson "Pepper Grinder" at the Joyful Jewel 11-22-13

"Pepper Grinder"
Orlan Johnson
~ 6" x 9" Hand Turned Wood with Pepper Grinding Mechanics
$69

The pepper grinders are my favorite of Orlan Johnson's wood work, and this one is exceptionally beautiful with the variety of woods and cherry colored (probably cherry wood) inserts and sensuous shape.  This would make a nice gift for the man in your life who loves pepper on everything.  Hmmmm, perhaps DG would like this!

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Orlan Johnson "Plum Bowl" at the Joyful Jewel 8-1-13

"Plum Bowl"

Orlan Johnson

Plum Wood, Preserving Oil, ~ 6" diameter x 2"

$38

          In this truly striking bowl Orlan Johnson created from aged plum wood, he has brought out uncountable variations of colors, brown, rust, yellow, copper and many more.  The stress of a well-lived life shows in the veins, indicating character and strength.  Reminds me of how the wrinkles of a weathered old man or woman show these things so poignantly. Grateful celebration of this kind of life fill the bowl to overflowing!

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Orlan Johnson "Wine Stoppers" at the Joyful Jewel 5-30-13

 

Wine Stoppers

Orlan Johnson

Wood, metal, gasket material - ~2" x 5"

$22 each

          Could Orlan Johnson have gotten any more cleaver in displaying his Wine Stoppers!  Each one of course is unique, some elegant, some whimsical, some rustic, all expertly turned and shaped to highlight special parts of the wood.  Orlan uses a wide variety of woods, many pieces are from local scrap woods.  As you can see there are endless shapes and sizes evolving from Orlan's endless imagination.

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Orlan Johnson "Lidded Bowl" at the Joyful Jewel 5-2-13

"Lidded Bowl"

Orlan Johnson

Honduran Rosewood,  6" x 5"

$69

          Such exquisite wood and expert craftmanship make this a true show piece.  Orlan Johnson is indeed a master at bringing out the beauty inherit in the wood.  Marvelous patterns just under the bark, out of site until Orlan gets his hands on a piece.  This pleasingly plump and unusually-shaped bowl has a perfectly fitting  spired lid just the right length to hold onto while opening.                                ~ Mariah

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