Napkin Holders
Napkin holders with which to hold napkins
Some Background
The napkin holder projects are among my favorites. Making these is a small challenge, it makes you work at it, but not too hard. I made one for our kitchen, then another for our friends Theresa and Doug. Hence the Theresa and Doug engraving. It would be silly to put Patty and Dave on it, and then give it to Theresa and Doug.
When doing a project like this, do not cut the outside first and attempt to get the inlay groove magically aligned with it. Instead, use the router and your templates to cut the outline of the piece and the groove at the same time. That way they will automagically align. Otherwise things will be a mess. Ask me how I know.
Under Construction
Epoxy Inlay
White epoxy inlay finished with Rubio Monocoat Pure.
Natural Walnut
A slightly rotated angle for your viewing pleasure.
One for Friends
After getting confident with the epoxy outline, I decided to try some lettering for the one for our friends.
At Home in the Kitchen
Theresa and Doug
Looking sweet with some good company.
At Our Place
It’s getting crowded in here.
If you are so inclined, you can check out the charcuterie board here. Look, I can even spell charcuterie now.
Materials
- Walnut from KJP Select Hardwoods
- Festool Domino
- White Chill Epoxy epoxy for the inlay