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MacGowan’s Custom Woodcraft™

Home of the original Capt. Jack Sparrow MarkedMen Tankard

About Me

I've had the opportunity to meet many interesting people here - people I call true friends. There are however, some who just stand out and make a real impact on ones life. Brandon Hillock, of MarkedMen.net and Lizzy, who runs the Marked Men fan page here on MySpace are two such people! Please take a look at the following video - these guys and gals are great... and funny as hell too!Hello all! I'm part owner, captain, master craftsman, artist, grunt, janitor, designer and cabin boy of MacGowan’s Woodland Creations,, (MacGowan's) and as such I remain pretty busy mostly, but it keeps me out of the brig. MacGowan's is a division of FaerieLand Candle Company, Inc. We started the candle company in '03, and added the woodshop early last year when I realized I should start selling some of the wood products I loved to make in my spare time. Thus, MacGowan's was born!I decided to introduce my wooden tankards and goblets at Kansas City Ren Fest 07 and was astonished when my tankards sold out the first weekend! Since then my little company has grown fast - almost too fast to keep up with.MacGowan's Woodland Creations is a family owned and operated business in the state of Okalhoma. The other owners include my father, mother and sister. While I make and design most of our wood products, my father designs and makes a few incredible things when he can and it's my mother and sister who run the candle company.I really enjoy getting out and meeting new people - especially at the renaissance fairs! There are so many great and interesting people there - and here - (along with a few odd ones, but I won't name anyone in particular... you know who you are) and I've made many lifelong friends doing what I absolutely love to do! Businesses:MacGowan's My wood products all come with a lifetime guarantee against defects in materials and craftmanship. If your tankard, goblet or canteen should ever spring a leak just return it to me and I will either repair it or replace it - at my discretion. All tankards and goblets are coated with a durable poly finish on the outside and an FDA approved polymer on the inside that can withstand temperatures up to 400f! The canteens are coated with an FDA approved resin on the inside - good for wine, liquor, soda, or anything cold! There's nothing you can drink that you can put in your tankard or goblet that'll ruin it! Piping hot coffee, or ice cold beer - it's all good!For those of you who might not know: Your tankard or goblet should never be put in a microwave or dishwasher... or for that matter in an oven, under a moving car, in the way of a closing car door, etc... Also, using your tankard/goblet as a hammer, digging implement, shield, stepstool, etc... will void the warranty!FaerieLand Candle Our candles are unique and very long lasting! The compliments we receive on a daily basis mean so much as about 70% of our customers are women who are true connoisseurs of fragrance and quality! FaerieLand Candles are made with our own special blend of all natural waxes and burn very clean!! They also last so much longer than a typical paraffin candle which makes the small investment far more satisfying and more easily repeatable!As always, if you have any questions please feel free to call me (405) 519-2839 or email me [email protected] anytime!JamesCheck out my good friends and AWESOME PIRATES at MarkedMen.net!!!href="http://www.myspace.com/markedmen1">

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My Interests

My kids are the most interesting things in my life!!!! I can't think of anything that's not intersting about them... I'm pretty much fascinated with just about anything! I love to play golf, even thought I'm not terribly decent at it! Woodworking both a hobby and profession - don't know what I'd do if I was working with wood. --> "Would you like fries with that?" I like hanging out with friends, renaissance festivals, drinking wine, rum or beer from one of my AWESOME tankards and relaxing.

I'd like to meet:

Everyone is interesting to me, so I suppose I'd like to meet EVERYONE!!Please visit my awesome friends at Swag Arts for PIRATE costuming and Jack Sparrow replicas! They've got quite a nice selection! http://www.swagarts.com

Music:

A very, very, very, very wide variety of genres! I can't go without music! Not much into rap or country... sorry fellas.


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Movies:

Wide variety - braveheart is my all time favorite movie, but Get Smart was pretty darned funny! Monty Python!!!!!Check out Brandon Hillock at MarkedMen.net

Television:

I don't really watch much tv these days, but when I do I like The Daily Show; Colbert Report; Boston Legal; Shark; and Real Time with Bill Mahr.

Books:

Too many to list, but I must admit I don't really get into romance novels... unless they're written to me! he, he, he! The last book I read was The Religion - excellent book!

Heroes:

Albert Einstein's a good one... oh and all the people around the world who devote their lives to helping the helpless!

My Blog

Christmas Orders

The holidays are quickly approaching, and with that in mind several customers have emailed to ask me whether or not I accept early orders for custom pieces, and if so what my policies are.  I ge...
Posted by MacGowans Custom Woodcraft" on Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:05:00 PST

MAD AS HELL!

OKAY... I know, I know... the Dixie Chicks? WTF are you thinking James? Well, the truth is the song and it's history pretty much describe my thoughts and feelings toward our current elected leaders ...
Posted by MacGowans Custom Woodcraft" on Thu, 25 Sep 2008 07:29:00 PST

Great folks and dedication

As a man who spends most of his time working I've often wondered how it is that some people can keep up with friends (especially here on the "internets"), manage a happy household and a career an...
Posted by MacGowans Custom Woodcraft" on Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:16:00 PST

Good old fashioned PARTY!

My good friends Sharon and Matt (who I love like family) put on a party Saturday night that was out of this world!  It began at 3pm, but I didn't arrive until around 6:30 - after getting lost and...
Posted by MacGowans Custom Woodcraft" on Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:47:00 PST

Wood nstuff

MacGowan's Woodland Creations" I've been asked some questions regarding my products and most of the questions are the same.  So rather than continuing to answer the very same questions over and o...
Posted by MacGowans Custom Woodcraft" on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 06:54:00 PST

OKRF

Another year, another faire, and more good-byes. OKRF 08 was the best yet, by far!  So many new and old friends came over from various states and cities to hang out and enjoy the incredible atmos...
Posted by MacGowans Custom Woodcraft" on Thu, 29 May 2008 07:20:00 PST

OKLAHOMA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL 08 - MAY 3 to MAY 26

Hello Awesome Friends O'Mine! Once again OKRF (Oklahoma Renaissance Festival) is just around the corner!  I haven't seen quite a few of you since last years faire, but I'm looking forward to seei...
Posted by MacGowans Custom Woodcraft" on Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:55:00 PST

KCRF!!!

Well my friends, the fair is underway and all's incredibly fantastic!  I've met lots of very interesting people and I look forward to spending more time with them in the coming weeks!  ...
Posted by MacGowans Custom Woodcraft" on Tue, 11 Sep 2007 05:49:00 PST

The WOODS I use:

I've been working with wood in one way or another since I was a wee little lad without the sense to know the difference between hard and soft wood (notice how I didn't make a joke?).  To thi...
Posted by MacGowans Custom Woodcraft" on Fri, 10 Aug 2007 11:07:00 PST

KANSAS CITY RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL 2008!

KCRF is coming up in just over two months!  I can't wait!  I will be introducing quite a few brand new fragrances that will be unveiled on the first day of the festival!!  I am also int...
Posted by MacGowans Custom Woodcraft" on Wed, 27 Jun 2007 03:13:00 PST