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Tag Archives: staghorn sumac
Spring Birds
Suddenly the sun is there on the horizon and the wait is over. Every bird in every tree begins to sing. The earlier chorus was only a preliminary. This is the main event. The birds sing as though it were … Continue reading
Posted in bird bowls, finding wood, nature, publications, quotes and excerpts, trees, Uncategorized
Tagged bird banding, bird bowl, carved bird bowl, staghorn sumac, turkey vulture
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It’s Not Easy Bein’ Green
So here is the finished little sumac bowl that I discussed in this earlier post. No coloring of any kind has been added to this piece; the wood is just that wild. I like the color against the little tangerines. Well, at … Continue reading
Posted in bird bowls, bowls, patterns, Uncategorized, video
Tagged bein' green, bird bowl, staghorn sumac, sumac
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Overlooked Hooks and Crooks
Here’s to the overlooked. Like the next guy, I appreciate the smooth curves of a well-made hook knife or the rich brown tones of a piece of walnut. But last week I devoted some attention to a hook and tree that often go unnoticed. It … Continue reading
Posted in bird bowls, bowls, carving, finding wood, green woodworking, holding, tools, trees, Uncategorized
Tagged frosts knife, staghorn sumac
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