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Martin Wenham’s Letter Carving Book
When I first encountered Martin Wenham’s work several years ago, it expanded my awareness of the wonderful possibilities that letter carving offers. Martin’s pieces are testaments to his attentive sensitivity to wood and language. Many of his works can be … Continue reading
Posted in books, Lettering, Persons, Uncategorized
Tagged letter carving, letter carving in wood, Martin Wenham
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More Lettercarving Thoughts
I’ve written a lot of posts that at least touch on lettering over the years, 53 according to the category menu on the right side of my blog page. Here’s the list. Of course, I’ve continued to learn with each … Continue reading
Posted in books, Lettering, sharpening, spoons, tools, Uncategorized
Tagged letter carving, letter carving in wood, lettering, pocket knife carving, uncarved block
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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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