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Tradition
I’ve been catching up on some bowls, but I wanted to take a moment to share this cherry shrink pot that I finished a couple weeks ago. You might recognize my inspiration for the quote if you’ve visited By Hand & … Continue reading
Posted in cherry, Lettering, shrink box, Uncategorized
Tagged George Walker, Gustav Mahler, Jim Tolpin, Tradition
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By Hand and Eye: The New Website
Here are two of the most important tools in my shop, other than my hands and eyes. The uses of a compass extend far beyond striking circles. I use one, or more, on just about every project to aid in … Continue reading
Posted in layout, proportions, Uncategorized
Tagged By Hand and Eye, George Walker, Jim Tolpin
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By Hound and Eye
Arcs flow seamlessly across a transition point if their radii align there in a straight line. — George Walker and Jim Tolpin, By Hound and Eye If you read the quote above and said, “Huh?,” it’s because you haven’t seen … Continue reading
Posted in books, layout, patterns, Uncategorized
Tagged compass, George Walker, Jim Tolpin
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