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Thoughtfully Planned, Masterfully Crafted
Welcome to the gallery of CatholicPosters.com.
Here you will find many handcrafted items that Nelson's Woodcraft has
become renowned for. Our
craft is largely self-taught, influenced by our faith, studies in fine
art, and our passion for working with wood. We think you'll be
amazed by the splendor and uniqueness of these items and the elegance
they bring .We guarantee you will treasure any product crafted by us for
its durability and design. Our goal is to make high quality products,
beautiful and functional. We hope this web site conveys the care we
take, the talent we provide, the effort we take to please our customers,
and the joy it gives us when we succeed.
The photos displayed in this web portfolio should
give you a feel for what we can do. Please do not feel limited by or
to what you see here. More than half our business is orders
for custom and one-of-a-kind pieces; I would be happy to work
with you to
We hope that the pieces crafted in our workshop
will remain with the families that purchase them and eventually passed
along to subsequent generations.
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This beautiful double kneeler brings to life the scripture "the two
shall be one in Christ". This piece was designed as a wedding present
for a couple that used the kneeler in their wedding. It was handcrafted
out of solid cherry wood. The cross was constructed out of walnut and the
beams that support the cross were steamed and bent in our shop. This truly
is an exquisite piece of work. If you are interested in this kneeler or
have a request for a kneeler you would like to design
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| This monstrance is one of our most prized
works. It is a San Damiano cross with rays from the Divine Mercy Image
that flow from the host It was produced for the Franciscan University of
Steubenville and used as a processional during their eucharistic
adorations.. It holds a 6inch host in an acrylic Luna. It is double sided,
and can be detached from its stand and used as a processional. |
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This is Mark the founder and owner of Nelson's Woodcraft
and OldeCreek standing next to an image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, our
signature work. The original is a centuries old masterpiece (painted by an
unknown artist) saved from a European church being threatened with
destruction. This framed print is offered in church sized |
| Next to this image of the Divine Mercy by Skemp
stands Mike Nelson, Mark's brother. This picture was commissioned for a
parish and has since become a regularly purchased item throughout parishes
in the United States. Image is available as a 3'x5' and 4'x6' framed print
or framed canvas. |
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This handcrafted reliquary is an example of the master
craftsmanship that defines Nelson's Woodcraft. It was commissioned to hold
a first class relic of St. Faustina for the feast of Divine Mercy Sunday.
The cross is removable, the rays are handcrafted and stained to reflect
the blood and water that flow from the Divine Mercy image envisioned by
St. Faustina. Reliquaries such as these can be requested for any relic.
Call or email us for your needs.
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