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Monthly Archives: August 2016
Going with the Flow
Back in June, I wrote a post about splitting a large maple crook. Here it is again, sitting on a rock in the Little Shenango River. The arch from head through tail follows the grain of the crook, and the … Continue reading
Posted in bird bowls, bowls, finding wood, green woodworking, nature, photography, Uncategorized
Tagged golden retriever, goose bowl, maple bowl
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This may not Work
The title of this post may have crossed the mind of John Damian in 1507 as he was about to jump from the walls of Scotland’s Sterling Castle fitted with wings made of chicken feathers. I’m thinking the same thing … Continue reading
Posted in ale bowls, bowls, carving, tools, trees, Uncategorized
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Singing in the Shop
The crickets felt it was their duty to warn everybody that summertime cannot last forever. — E.B. White, Charlotte’s Web I know nothing about crickets, other than there is one hanging out in my workshop and I like the way … Continue reading
In a Bowl Care May Not Be
The inspiration for this bowl goes back to the Middle Ages. It seems that the unpopular English King John (the same that inspired the legend of Robin Hood) planned to build a hunting lodge (another version suggests a royal road) … Continue reading
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Reflections on the Marsh
If you ever are part of a class with Plymouth CRAFT, be prepared to employ all of your senses beyond the work itself. Between the beautiful venues, the mouthwatering flavors of Paula Marcoux’s hand crafted lunches, and the sense of comradery, the whole … Continue reading
Posted in bowls, classes, events, nature, teaching, Uncategorized
Tagged bowl carving class, Marshfield Massachusetts, Plymouth Craft
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Aspen/Poplar/Popple Ale Bowl
I’m settling back in after teaching a bowl carving class (not ale bowls) in the Plymouth, Mass. area with Plymouth CRAFT. More about that great experience in another post before long. Meanwhile, one of the tasks on my list today is … Continue reading
Posted in ale bowls, bowls, paint, patterns, trees, Uncategorized
Tagged ale bowl, bigtooth aspen, horse head
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