Folk Art style crafts created from mostly reclaimed wood. We create Old World Santas, Snowmen, and a variety of other seasonal and decorative pieces.
John does the carvings which include all birds, animals and fish which are all carved with realistic detail. He also carves caricatures, wood spirits, walking sticks, busts and masks. Patty does the chip carving which is a decorative form of carving where specific shapes of chips are removed to form a design. Her carvings and burnings include Christmas ornaments, wall hangings, trivets and decorative boxes. If you have an idea of what you would like we can do it.
I am a designer who enjoys recycling old things. I started using vintage silverplate flatware to create art in jewelry, (rings, earrings, bracelets), keyrings, Christmas ornaments, wind chimes and many other useful items. If you own silverplate (or silver) I can customize pieces to make a sentimental piece of jewelry to give to family members. I also make decorative cheeseplates, and use alcohol inks to create coasters, mini-landscapes, and jewelry. I am honored whenever someone appreciates my artwork and am proud to be a member of Round the Mountain.
I focus on building black powder accessories for the match shooter, re-enacter, black powder hunter and enthusiasts. I am currently making powder horns and powder measures per order. I have a small inventory on hand. I have the ability to make small, medium and large horns and mild wood working as well. Powder measures are made based on the amount of black powder grain you request it to hold. I was born and raised in Wytheville, Virginia. I am a 9th generation Southwest Virginian. My 7th great grandfather was the first superintendent of the lead mines in Fort Chiswell arriving in 1761 at the request of John Chiswell. I am also descended from premier gunmakers Jacob Shaffer and the Honaker family of Wythe and Pulaski Counties of the early to mid 1800s.
Raised in the mountains of Virginia when self-sufficiency was the norm, the Alexanders have been making traditional mountain brooms and poplar bark baskets for over 40 years. The brooms and baskets retain their functionality while at the same time reflecting the personalities of their makers. Our mission is to clean up the earth one sweep at a time.
I do wood turning and hand crafted wooden items - some custom made to order. Most items are designed to fulfill a need in your home.