In 2005, Minocqua's St. Matthias Episcopal Church constructed a new, larger worship space adjacent to the original edifice. In 2012, the parish paid off the mortgage. Island City Forge was commissioned to design several liturgical items for the new space. The votive candle stand is the first piece to be completed.
St. Matthias Pastor, Edgar Wallace and office manager Michael are happy to see the new votive candle stand installed in a cove in the church.
The candle stand compliments the new worship space which was designed in the Arts and Crafts style, similar to the original edifice. The candle stand incorporates large rivets and forge-textured bronze in the sides of the top tray and in the cross.
The crucifix at the center of the stand is made of layers of forged steel and bronze, held together with rivets
Back in the shop during construction, the partially completed candle stand is assembled on the main bench. Here, I am working with a wood mock-up of the crucifix to properly size the elements.
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