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ARA Designs

Welcome to ARA Designs! We hope you enjoy our wood creations inspired by RJ’s mother Alice.

11/09/2026

11/08/2026

We also wanted to share another cool build for a family member. This is an antique Collin’s fire axe. Polished and painted. Kept the original handle and sanded it down.

11/08/2026

Just finished up this build for a close family member. The axe head is army, dated in 1945. I polished the head to a mirror finish and hung it on a custom made wenge handle. I carved the handle using a chainsaw and grinding wheel. Sanded to 220 then sealed with boiled linseed oil.

11/08/2026

Our next event will be in Clinton, Iowa! Come see at Mielk Manor and pick up a Christmas tree while you’re there.

10/24/2026

10/17/2026

NEW! Just finished carving this fall fox. Chainsaw carved out of cedar. Cedar wood is less prone to crack. He stands close to 3 feet.

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10/06/2026

New toad carving to protect the gardens!

10/01/2026

Found a great new business in our neighborhood. We recommend Wild Heart Body + Birth Work for massage! Shannissy Catron does amazing work. Get on her schedule before it fills up.

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Indianola, IA
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