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Monthly Archives: November 2017
Bent Bowl
I’m the guy that orders vanilla ice cream at Baskin Robbins, so you can imagine how wild I felt carving this asymmetrical bowl. The silver maple log flared out wider at one end and also had a slight twist. Going with … Continue reading
Posted in bowls, finding wood, layout, Lettering, sketch, trees, Uncategorized
Tagged asymmetrical bowl, carved bowl, Harriet Monroe, maple bowl
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Learning from Lettering
Every project is another opportunity to learn, and I’ve learned a lot while lettering. Carving this large box elder, a.k.a. ash-leaved maple, board (30 5/8″ x 12 1/4″ x 1″), just finished, reminded me of some of the differences between … Continue reading
Posted in carving, Lettering, sketch, Uncategorized
Tagged letter carving, letter carving in wood, William Morris quote
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A Walk Among the Leaves
I woke early this morning to the light rumble of distant thunder and the tap of raindrops on the window sill. As I ate my oatmeal, the rain softened and the woods beckoned. Few moments are as peaceful as a … Continue reading
Posted in nature, spoons, trees, Uncategorized
Tagged fall leaves, walkin in the rain, walking in the woods
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Mark the Calendar
A little follow up to my most recent post: Peter Follansbee announced the dates for Greenwood Fest 2018 on his blog today. The Pre-Fest and the Fest will be June 5-10. I can smell the pines already. Check out Peter’s … Continue reading
Posted in classes, events, green woodworking, teaching, Uncategorized
Tagged bowl carving, bowl carving class, Greenwood Fest
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