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Mat the Maker


Mat The Maker Branding

For this custom Mat the Maker coin, a 3D printer was used to design and print out a wax version of the concept (dime seen for reference). Next, I created a mold around the 3D print and melted the wax . This leaves a cavity—or void—that can be filled with molten metals. For this coin, silver was chosen. For my next project, I’ll be using this coin to make the stamp on a signet ring.

 

Tiger Maple & Padauk Custom Box

This box is an innovative design used to store and hide in plain sight. The contrasting colors in the tiger maple and padauk wood are aesthetically pleasing, and the box is flawless.

Measures 14” x 8” x 7”

 
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Bishop Logo

Bringing to life the logo of local artist, Sydney Gruber, was a very rewarding job. Now on display in her studio gallery, this bishop is made from local hand-turned cherry wood and accented with epoxy and flecks of gold-leaf.

Measures 39” x 13”

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Black Walnut & Brazilian Purple Heart Custom Box

This box is an innovative design used to store and hide in plain sight. This piece was a commission and built to order. Mat the Maker enjoys crafting these unique storage options and ensures satisfaction.

Measures 16” x 8” x 9”

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Custom Rings

Made to order gold, silver, and platinum rings.

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bRAZILIAN pURPLE hEART dINING tABLE

This sleek and very sturdy table is made of purple heart lumber with a black walnut skirt. The aluminum legs were cut out by a cnc water jet, folded together by a press to shape, and then welded together.

Measures 6’ long | 28” wide | 31” tall

 
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Black Walnut & Cherry Pedestal

I was commissioned by Colonel Lee Busby to build a custom pedestal with pristine crown molding to showcase the bust and honor the memory of Captain Lex Whitney. The bust and pedestal are now on display at The Basic School Marine Corps Base in Quantico, Virginia.

 
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The Red Pill

“After this there, is no turning back. You take the blue pill, the story ends. You wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to. You take the red pill, you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes. “ - The Matrix 

 
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Custom Door

This is a custom commission from the bar, High Tide, right off The Strip in Tuscaloosa.

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Custom Door

 
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The Walking Dead Baseball Bat

Interested in weaponry and props? I’ve got you covered. This is no Lucille, but it might be her daddy, Henry. The bat is hand-turned on a lathe out of black walnut. Brass spikes.

 
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robot Mp3 Player

When Mat the Maker’s mind drifts, he is a maker who commits. His book-matched firearm required as much labor as he did during the building process, but this gangster is the MP3 Robot keeping Mat company in his shop while he creates. He has blue topaz, various metal parts, and a mixed media of wood parts acting as his vessel.
Bluetooth compatible.

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Alabama Throne

This custom built throne commemorated the 16 National Championships secured by the Crimson Tide at the time. The XVI Throne now lives with a collector.

 
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