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Love and Coffee
I’ve missed out on a love affair with coffee. Seems like just about everyone else has had one and most of them last a lifetime. Long before iced-coffees became chic, my grandfather loved cold black coffee. He kept it in … Continue reading
Posted in carving, finding wood, layout, Lettering, Uncategorized
Tagged carved lettering, coffee carving, letter carving, letter carving in wood
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Letter Carving Close-Ups
When I was carving the lettering on a recent spoon, I paused to set up the camera behind my shoulder. I used the timer to take a few photos as I worked a section, and they show some of my … Continue reading
Posted in Lettering, Uncategorized, video
Tagged letter carving, pen knife carving, pocket knife carving
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Short Lettercarving Video
At Spoonfest, Tom Hepworth filmed Barn and I talking briefly about carving letters with a knife. I also demonstrated how I go about cutting a letter. Tom posted the video to Youtube not long ago, and here it is. Just … Continue reading
Posted in carving, Lettering, tools, Uncategorized, video
Tagged letter carving, Spoonfest
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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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Cena Parata Est
In seventh grade, I found myself enrolled in Latin class. Given my lack of effort and interest, it’s a wonder that I retained anything. I do remember that my class name, Pisces, was a big hit, mostly because the Latin … Continue reading
Posted in cherry, classes, events, green woodworking, Lettering, spoons, teaching, Uncategorized
Tagged cena parata est, Greenwood Fest, Latin, letter carving
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A Little Bread
A little bread—a crust—a crumb— A little trust—a demijohn— Can keep the soul alive— Not portly, mind! but breathing—warm— Conscious—as old Napoleon, The night before the Crown! A modest lot—A fame petite— A brief Campaign of sting and sweet Is … Continue reading
Posted in bowls, Lettering, quotes and excerpts, Uncategorized, walnut
Tagged A Little Bread, Emily Dickinson, letter carving, sapwood
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