Custer Ranch Creations

Custer Ranch Creations Small craft workshop specializing in products made of wood, resin, and other interesting materials. Ryan Custer's new business page.

So, what's going on with this page? Well, for years friends and family have encouraged me to share my crafts and creations with the world, maybe even selling a few. That's why this page has been created. I will be posting all sorts of things I've made in my small shop here in Golden, Colorado. Somethings are new, and some from over the past few years, but all made by me. Feel free to give me your

thoughts and critiques on what is here, or even just reach out just to say hi. I'll be cross posting items that are for sale on my Etsy page; CusterRanchCreations. If you have an Etsy account, marking me as a favorite would be greatly appreciated. Thank you again for visiting! - Ryan

A new type of bowl for me is now listed on my Etsy shop. A small Aspen Winged Bowl. It was a fun little project to figur...
07/09/2024

A new type of bowl for me is now listed on my Etsy shop. A small Aspen Winged Bowl. It was a fun little project to figure out and turn. Basically I attached a branch sideways to the lathe and turned it down forming the wings and the bowl. The more square edges are the width of the branch and the wings are from the continuation of the branch length.

Its a perfect little bowl for simple storage of rings, keys or or other small items.

I hope you enjoy!

www.etsy.com/shop/CusterRanchCreations

Every once in awhile, you bump into a piece of wood that you know is destined for something important. You may not know ...
07/08/2024

Every once in awhile, you bump into a piece of wood that you know is destined for something important. You may not know what it is at the time, but you know its time will come.

This is a piece of Ponderosa Pine that came from the Custer Ranch a few years ago when my father was still living there. I went into the shop today knowing I wanted to make something special to give to the nurses at the assisted living home where my dad spent his last days. This piece of wood was waiting for me at the top of the pile. It did not disappoint. The beetle kill coloring, the rays and the rings made an explosive, beautiful, and special vase to help honor the memory of my father and thank the special women who cared for him before he passed.

Another fun little maple box I was able to get done today. Tried a new coloring technique using dyes. Little hard to tel...
06/20/2024

Another fun little maple box I was able to get done today. Tried a new coloring technique using dyes. Little hard to tell in the photo but it goes from dark blue at the bottom to dark purple at the top and blended in between.

It's 3 1/2 inches tall and 2 1/4 wide.

www.etsy.com/shop/CusterRanchCreations

Something new for me. A lidded maple box with a pink and purple accent on top. Perfect for storing small jewelry pieces ...
06/17/2024

Something new for me. A lidded maple box with a pink and purple accent on top. Perfect for storing small jewelry pieces or secret treasures. Lid is a pressure fit that actually makes a "pop" noise when you pull it off. Stands about 3 1/2 inches high and about 2 1/4 inches wide.

One of my goals this year is to improve my box making abilities. This one is a far step above the others I've made. Let me know what you think. Enjoy!

www.etsy.com/shop/CusterRanchCreations

Here is the latest creation. A hollow vase/ twig pot made from beetle kill Ponderosa Pine that grew at the ranch. The tr...
06/07/2024

Here is the latest creation. A hollow vase/ twig pot made from beetle kill Ponderosa Pine that grew at the ranch. The tree fell over a few years ago and I was able to salvage some of the wood. The ash gray coloring is contamination that leeches into the sapwood as the beetles burrow into the tree. The vase stands about 3 1/4 inches high and is about 2 1/2 inches wide.

My Etsy shops a little empty right now, which I guess is a good thing. I hope to start restocking soon.

As usual, thank you for all your kind words and support!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/CusterRanchCreations

Newest w**d pot was completed over the weekend. The knot, grain patterns and beautiful coloring are amazing. When you pu...
04/16/2024

Newest w**d pot was completed over the weekend. The knot, grain patterns and beautiful coloring are amazing. When you put a piece of wood on the lathe you never know what the inside will hold. Thank you to my friend Frank for giving me this little gem!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/CusterRanchCreations

04/02/2024

Following a couple of errors with what I intended to make, I ended up making an oak mini bowl. Added surprise that it self-rights itself. 😮

Hi Everyone. I've been away for awhile fighting through life, but managing to keep my head above water and occasionally ...
07/23/2023

Hi Everyone. I've been away for awhile fighting through life, but managing to keep my head above water and occasionally getting into the shop. Thank you for those who have stayed with me!

Here is the latest creation of an Aspen twig with a bark inclusion. I hope you enjoy it!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/CusterRanchCreations?ref=l2-about-shopname

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