Marquez also carves the crosses for veterans' organizations, including Wounded Warrior Outdoors. Some organizations have auctioned off his work and have raised more than $50,000. Trending Stories ...

Step 3: Stain the wood This part is optional; you can stain the sign after you carve or leave it natural. But if I’m using a light-colored stain, I usually apply it to the board and let it dry ...

Prof Edwards believes it was unique amongst Wales' carved stones for a number of reasons. She said: "Firstly, it is the only stone of this time to be inscribed in Welsh, Latin being the language ...

“I have no plans to stop.” Created out of large blocks of basswood, carved and painted with bright colors, a horse can cost several thousand dollars to make. A wood block can cost $600 to $1,000.

You may not have spotted them but there are more than 500 early medieval carved stones in Wales. The majority are Christian, and range in date from the Roman withdrawal in 410 to the Norman ...

You may not have spotted them but there are more than 500 early medieval carved stones in Wales. The majority are Christian, and range in date from the Roman withdrawal in 410 to the Norman ...