Mission Statement
“At Creations of a Craftsman, our mission is to design and hand-create unique and elegant products and gifts,
making them readily available to individuals and businesses.
We create and craft an assortment of breathtaking table top water
fountains using the simple beauty of wood, water, and light.
Our vision is to continue to explore, design, and create other items
of uncompromising quality and craftsmanship.
We will relentlessly pursue perfection, happiness, and a satisfied
customer as we accomplish this.”--
Master Craftsman Scott Beresford |
"While Creations of a Craftsman's workshop is currently geared toward the production of the Creations of a Craftsman water fountains, should you wish to inquire regarding the custom creation of other hand-crafted wood products, Scott would like to hear from you.
We hope to expand our services as the business grows, so please contact us with any inquires."
A Unique Handcrafted Wood Gift
by Scott Beresford
 My father was a carpenter all his life. Ours was a large family, but no one escaped the woodworking bug. All of my siblings enjoy wood work to this day. The traditions are strong.
Growing up, I was the one who constantly took things apart and put them back together again, often finding they worked better than before. I was also the neat one, organized and efficient, and in my professional life I’ve spent years in a machine shop environment, working in thousandths of an inch and with the high precision demanded of the best fabrications.
Today I have my own state of the art workshop, the envy of all my friends who tinker and of many professional manufacturers.
Turning the traditions of my father into a business started the day I went shopping for a guitar. I couldn’t find one with the qualities I wanted, not without spending a fortune. How hard could it be for a carpenter’s son to make his own? And so I built one. In fact, the guitars I created proved better than many of those commercially available. (But I also learned why the good ones were so expensive. The man hours and precision craftsmanship necessary proved daunting.)
But the experience was wonderful, and since then I have handcrafted numerous products and gifts of various degrees of difficulty.
The handcrafted fountains offered on the
Creations of a Craftsman website follow in that history. When I went shopping for a fountain, many of those on the market seemed “junky” to me. Small water reservoirs meant constantly refilling the basin, or the pumps would burn out, or they simply did not have the jaw-dropping look which I wanted.
I set about to create a unique
handcrafted fountain, appropriate for interior design, that could grace both home and office, and even find outdoor use on decks, porches, and patios. Most of all, I did not want my idea to become a faceless, mass-produced item. Each fountain is handcrafted and assembled one at a time, making it a unique gift, a quality gift you can be proud to bestow on friends, family, or co-workers.
Not only do we offer fantastic custom ordered fountains, but we will be constantly adding new designs and features to our products.
Resources
As our website continues to develop, we will link to many websites you might find valuable.
ClearVu Cyclones sells a great dust collecting cyclone for a small wood shop.
The Metal Peddler, Inc.
Offers a Large Selection of Handmade Copper decor for the Home &
Garden.
Where our Table Top Water Fountains are Used
These handcrafted, durable water fountains are designed for home, office decoration, as well as outdoor locations, such as decks, patios, and porches. Our soothing water fountains can be found in doctor and dentist offices, designer homes, professional offices, and anywhere products of demanding craftsmanship are required.
Our tabletop fountains make a unique gift for the person who has everything but the time to relax. They are great housewarming gifts and can be customized to fit well into any decor.
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These are some of the first things I built when I was a very young boy. I owe the idea to one of the woodworkers in my neighborhood where I grew up.
An Hourglass
A true hourglass! This was a gift for my mother and it still belongs to her. It is exactly 60 minutes long. I always loved the simple beauty of sand falling through an hourglass. The supporting structure is made from black walnut, a popular and gorgeous wood that grows everywhere in Pennsylvania. 
Bent Wood Mahogany
Harp (Harmonica) Holder
A bent wood mahogany Harmonica (harp) holder is truly one-of-a-kind. I have never seen a harp holder that was not made of metal and an ergonomic nightmare. I designed this holder specifically to match my posture when I play. Mahogany is known for its strength to weight ratio. This is Honduran Mahogany and the neck support was hand bent using steam. 
Parlor Guitar
My favorite guitar! The project I am most proud of is my little parlor guitar. The wood, even down to the smallest binding around the edge was machined from a plank of wood. The neck is made from African Padauk and the top is solid spruce. It is the perfect instrument for kicking back and whiling away some stress free hours with a little classic guitar. 
Custom Harmonica
Carrying Case
Custom harmonica carrying case. Do you think I keep my harmonicas organized? Yes I do. A custom case that I designed and produced was my solution to conveniently transporting several styles of harps in different keys. What you can’t see in the picture is that the entire interior lifts out and there is additional storage underneath. It is the perfect place for my bent wood harp rack. The black case is made of molded indestructible plastic. |
