Have you ever wondered what's invovled with making the Poe book series tap handles? Its quite a process and involves a lot of hand-crafted artistry.  There were 3 initial concepts for the tap handle (first 3 images below).  After carefull consideration, we chose the "book" concept for our tap handles. They are very distinct (and costly) but  but right in line with our Poe themes.

The Poe head mold was made from a wooden hand-carved Poe Head. The "books" were made from 2 x 4s and painted base black. Each head is hand painted and thus, somewhat unique.

Poe book series tap handles can be purchased in our online store in the Breweriana items.  Click here.

Below is a series of photos which walks you through the step-by-step process. For best viewing of this gallery, click on the first image to enlarge it, then in the pop up window either start a slide show or click "next".

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Click image for full version 00a Tap handle book

Click image for full version 00b Tap handle spire

Click image for full version 00c Tap handle pillar

Click image for full version 01 Poe head molds being formed

Click image for full version 02 Poe head being formed in mold

Click image for full version 03 Danielle trimming recently cast Poe head

Click image for full version 04 Poes on a stick

Click image for full version 05 Danielle painting Poe heads

Click image for full version 06 Close up of heads

Click image for full version 06 Poe heads drying

Click image for full version 07 Heads close up

Click image for full version 08 wooden 2x4s carved as books

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