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Monthly Archives: March 2016
Ale Bowls
Today, most people limit their drinking from bowls to the sipping of cereal milk, but there is a long tradition of drinking from bowls. Ale bowls are a rich part of that tradition. I have done a little research … Continue reading
Posted in ale bowls, bowls, green woodworking, historical reference, Uncategorized
Tagged ale bowl, Vesterheim
22 Comments
Every Goose a Swan
WHEN all the world is young, lad, And all the trees are green; And every goose a swan, lad, And every lass a queen; — Charles Kingsley, Young and Old Charles Kingsley’s simple wonderful lines of youthful optimism were running through my … Continue reading
Posted in bird bowls, bowls, cherry, finding wood, green woodworking, trees, Uncategorized
Tagged carved centerpiece, goose bowl, swan bowl
8 Comments
Gouge Choice
Nearly all of my work is left from the sharp edge of a paring gouge. I discussed the process and tools in some detail in this post last year — and this one. Lately, I’ve received a few questions asking … Continue reading
Posted in bowls, carving, sketch, tools, Uncategorized
Tagged bent gouge, gouge cartoon, paring gouge
33 Comments
Weekend in New England
The folks at Plymouth CRAFT were kind enough to invite me to spend a July weekend by the shore — and I can bring my axe! I’ll be teaching a weekend class in bowl carving, and I’m excited to see … Continue reading
The Enduring Spoon Collection of Norman D. Stevens
To all spoon makers, past or present and known or unknown, throughout the world for providing us with basic utensils that may feed our body but are also often beautiful small sculptures that feed our mind and soul. You bring … Continue reading
Posted in books, green woodworking, quotes and excerpts, spoons, Uncategorized
Tagged Dan Dustin, Norman D. Stevens, Peabody Essex
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