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April 
2011 
 
Greetings! 
 

I have been busy working in the shop creating new pieces or art. I just finished a
V-Twin Engine sculpture. I had a great time making this piece and I named it Buttonhead V-Twin. 

 

I have also been working on two chaise loungers and a fire pit for a couple of clients,  and some smaller pieces for upcoming shows. The summer is quickly filling up and I will be traveling to many of the Colorado ski towns for art festivals. My schedule also includes a stop in Park City, UT and Lake Tahoe, CA. Currently I have 7 shows lined up. The first is Denver, Colorado over Memorial weekend.

 

In this newsletter I have pictures of a custom vanity base that I did for a client at the Lyons Design Group in Edwards, CO. Check out the photos below.

And a special Earth Day offer!

 

  

 
Resent Works
V-Twin Engine Sculpture

V-Twin Engine Sculpture

 

 

Just finished this V-Twin sculpture "Buttonhead". It's welded steel finished with a clear powder coat and swivels on a polished black granite pedestal. 


 
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Mountain Living Cover
Mountain Living Cover

 

See us on page 38.

 

 

 

 
Earth Day Special Offer!
Rock

Enjoy a credit of $200 on any new order placed by May 15th.
Just call to receive discount.

 

 


 
Custom Work:

 
Our client at the Lyons Design Group in Edwards, CO. commissioned us to build a custom vanity base for a bathroom remodel. They sent us photos and sketches that I worked from to create the custom base. I welded steel to make it look like branches and they found a piece of Mahogany wood for the top and the stone bowl. Then they put it all together and installed it.

 

Vanity Design

Draft Idea

Sketch of Vanity

Lyons Design Group Sketch of Vanity

 

Lyons Design Group Vanity

Lyons Design Group Vanity

 

 



  
  

Shows

 

 

Downtown Denver Art Festival
May 27-30, 2011
Denver, CO 

www.downtowndenverartfestival.com 

 

Highlands Square

June 18th, 2011

32nd Avenue, Denver CO

www.highlands-square.com

 

 

9th Annual Downtown Aspen 

Art Festival

Aspen, CO

July 23 & 24, 2011

www.artfestival.com

 

2nd Annual Park City Art Festival

at Redstone

Park City, UT
July 30 & 31, 2011

www.artfestival.com

 

24th Annual Beaver Creek Art Festival
Vail Valley, CO

August 6 & 7, 2011

www.artfestival.com

 

5th Annual Downtown Frisco Art Festival

Frisco, CO

August 13 & 14, 2011
 
www.artfestival.com

 

Lake Tahoe Festival of the Arts
Lake Tahoe, CA
August 20 & 21, 2011

www.artfestival.com 

 


 

Solid as a Rock and Earth Friendly Too!

 

 

 

It is said that necessity is the Mother of all invention and no where could this be truer than with Dwayne Cranford and his Stone Furniture. Out of desperation to have outdoor furniture that wouldn't rot, rust, blow away or wear out, Cranford created durable long lasting stone furniture that will last a life time, is beautiful and comfortable.

 

Cranford didn't think about starting a business making his durable furniture, he just wanted something for himself that would look good in his backyard and he wouldn't have to replace every couple of years. However when neighbors, friends and family got a look at this unusual furniture they started placing their orders. Soon Cranford couldn't keep up with the demand and he quit his job to start his own business, Stone 2 Furniture.

 

To say the Stone Furniture is durable is an understatement. The furniture is sturdy enough to withstand anything Mother Nature throws at it, from hail, snow, sun and rain to hurricane force winds. The furniture will last a life time, most likely longer, and requires very little care, a quick spray with the hose will do it.

 

But is it comfortable? "Comfort is everything", Cranford contends. "What would be the point if it wasn't comfortable? I make everything to support the contours of the body." Cranford says people are shocked the first time they sit in one of his one of kind stone chairs or loungers. The most common comment heard from first timers is, "This is amazingly comfortable. I can't believe it."

 

Not only is Cranford's Stone Furniture beautiful and durable, it is friendly to the earth as well. Cranford uses metal that often have had a first life as a piece of farm machinery, a car part, trunk spring or was metal being used on the railroad. The Stone was made by Mother Nature herself. According to Cranford, "We've taken something that is already 200 million years old and combined it with the durability of recycled steel for furniture that can withstand all the harsh damaging elements Mother Nature can dish out."

 

Cranford started out wanting to create furniture that was long lasting and durable. He has exceeded his dream. Stone furniture goes beyond just being durable; it actually becomes more beautiful with time unlike other furniture that cracks, peels, fades, etc. Fulfilling his dream of long lasting clients are not going to be back in five years to replace their furniture, they are going to be adding pieces to their collections. Stone furniture is not intrusive; it integrates easily into landscapes and cityscapes without intruding on the surrounding beauty. Perhaps the most important factor is Stone Furniture is Earth friend. Made from recycled and natural materials Stone Furniture won't end up in the landfills, instead it can be handed down as an heirloom for the next generation.

 

 

 


Fire Pits
 

 

 

 

 

Fire Pit with Fire

Propane Fire-Pit with Buff Flagstone

 

 

24"Height

 

48" Round stone top can be ordered in any size or shape.
Optional accents can be any design.

 

Finished in Specked Gray Powder Coat, many options available.

 

Convenient pull-out loading door for easy access to propane tank.
Stainless steel burner and electronic ignitor.
$3,800.00 

 

 


 
Where in the World is Stone 2 Furniture


 

 Best Western Pioneer, Lusk WY
 

5 Piece Dining Set

5 Piece Dining Set

 


A great place to stop on the way to Mount Rushmore and Yellowstone.

The courtyard at the Best Western Hotel is full of stone furniture. 

 


 
  
63 Products on the Website!


 

Just a reminder that you can purchase directly from our website! Anytime of the day our store is always open. Products on the site are examples and will not be exact due to the nature of nature. Rates on shipping are very good and you can customize your furniture with specific details during the checkout process. Start shopping : www.stone2furniture.com  

 

Dwayne's Artist Statement

Dwayne at Kayenta

 

My sculpture is a reflection of my desire to create challenging show-stopping pieces of art. I choose to work with metal because of its durability and longevity. Being able to stop a horse in action, capture and maintain the definition of its muscle structure and strength is my greatest reward. I am challenged by the complexity and beauty of the horse and with each piece I try a more complex stance. I work with stone, steel, copper, stainless steel & aluminum.

 

Artist Statement

My rock chairs have been compared to something found on the set of the Flintstones, but great care is given to ensure they are both aesthetically pleasing and comfortable. The stone added to discarded steel results in functional furniture inspired by Mother Nature. They are not only weatherproof, but integrate easily into landscapes and cityscapes without intruding on the surrounding beauty
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Thank you to everyone for supporting the arts.

 
Hope to see you this summer at the upcoming shows.
  
Have a great month!
  
Happy Earth Day & Easter.

Best,

Dwayne & Jill



 

 

 

 

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