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Here is my latest votive /tea light holder design which I created for my daughter in law and my son which live in pennsylvania and my wife and I are going there for our vacation .
We can't decide which one to take as a gift and would like your opinion on this.
Let us know asap please as we are leaving this Friday.
The woods are maple and jatoba and the design is one I have had in my head for some time but just could not get it to where I was happy with it.
The finishing will be done when I get there as I do not want the smell in my suitcase .

Thanks in advance

KIEFER

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Nice job Kiefer, I like the one in the foreground with the amber dishes & the recessed holders, kinda got a Scandanivan look to me, clean, crisp & solid. :))
 

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Actually, you can't go wrong with either one…...... they are both very, very nice, clean and elegant….
Having said that, If I were to choose, I think I prefer the one with the raised insets as opposed to the flush insets. ..... just MHO…....
 

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Both have very classic lines and symertry, but my choice would be the one with the raised inserts, it has a little more detail. Whatever one is given, the receiptent will be blessed with it.
 

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Very nice!!! I can't tell from the pics but the one with the flush inserts appears to have wider legs? If that's the case, then I like it better. If not, I like the one with the raised inserts!!!
 

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Why choose, can't you give both? They are both gorgeous but I like the one with the raised inserts a tad better.
 

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well done on both. I think I prefer the one with the raised insets as opposed to the flush insets. It gives it more depth. Enjoy the vacation….
 

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I have several to make and have been looking for inspiration… I may use part of your design..If you don't mind too much…
 

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great designs… they are unusual and very eye catching!
 

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Fantastic design and workmanship. There is something about the one with the flush inserts that I prefer. REALLY, a nice job!
 

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Kiefer, these are a pair of good looking centerpieces. I would be hard pressed to decide between the two of them but I am of the same opinion as Ken. The raised inserts do give that centerpiece more visual interest.
 

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Nice work. I would prefer the one with the flush inserts.

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I like the one with the raised inserts. Is it me, or did you switch the candles around in a couple of the pictures?

I like the added detail/depth that the raised one lends. Still, I like both of them, but if I only had to choose one, it'd be the one with the raised inserts.

They look like "candle benches" to me.
 

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Honestly you cant go wrong with either… Both are winners in my book…
 

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Both rock, but I too like the one with the raised insets just a tad more..
 

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Another vote for the raised inserts.
 

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Well thank you all that helped with this dilemna
I could not came to a conclusion after all and just called my daughter in law and ask her and it is the one in the forground but with the green candles.
I will publish the finished pic when done and thanks again for all your comments and choosing it as your favorit.
Now we are off on holidays and will send more pics soon.
My shop will not sit empty as a friend will be using it while we are gone and I hope he will do a nice project.

Thanks
KIEFER
 

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I lke these designs. Simple and solid.
 

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Well here is the end result.
They liked the holder but the color did not go with their new furniture which I totally disagreed with but I gave in and redid the finish with what was on hand just to please .
I sprayed the holder with automotive primer ( a rusty brown ) and three lite coats of ( dash board spray finish )
The end result looks good with primer giving a reddish under tone to the finish ,but in the pics it shows black .
I still don't feel happy about all this but sometimes you do what is ask for !
Please give me your feedback and tell me what you would have done.




Thanks
KIEFER
 

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Too bad you had to cover up all that beautiful wood!

Sometimes contrasting with something is the best way to go, which is what I believe you were thinking in regards to keeping the wood the natural tones.

I personally like your original take, but if that's the way they wanted it, it was nice of you to concede. Too bad they didn't tell you beforehand so that you could've used different wood.
 

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Kiefer those are great. I want to make some for christmas gifts. Could you give me your measurments so I have a starting point. Thanks
 
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