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Making a safe and non toxic oil for my bowls

Run your fingertips across that raw timber surface and you will feel the microscopic landscape of open grain and thirsty ...
Natural Indigo Dyeing Setup
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Building a sustainable vat for my textiles

Imagine the sharp, metallic scent of cold water hitting a galvanized steel basin; it is a sensory wake up call ...
Healing Injuries In The Shop
Nature Foraged Projects

My natural approach to minor cuts and bruises

Sawdust is basically the glitter of the workshop world; it gets everywhere and smells like a pine forest dream until ...
Natural Wool Washing Tips
The Sustainable Studio

Cleaning raw fleece without harsh chemicals

Imagine plunging your hands into a mountain of raw, greasy sheep's wool that smells like a rainy day on a ...
Natural Walnut Husk Stain
The Sustainable Studio

Boiling shells for the richest brown color

The air in the studio changes the moment the heat hits the water; it is a heavy, earthy scent that ...
Integrated Tool Care Routine
Nature Foraged Projects

My holistic approach to keeping tools sharp

Imagine the feeling of a blade gliding through top-grain leather as if it were warm butter. There is no resistance; ...
Foraging For Pine Resin
The Sustainable Studio

Making my own waterproof sealant from trees

Imagine the scent of a crisp mountain morning mixed with the sharp, medicinal tang of fresh turpentine. That is the ...
Healing The Spirit In Craft
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Why making things makes me a better person

Imagine the smell of fresh cedar shavings and the cool, heavy weight of a steel ruler against your palm. There ...
Natural Finishing For Toys
The Sustainable Studio

Keeping my kids safe with edible wood oils

Imagine the scent of freshly planed hard maple filling your workshop; it is sweet, clean, and slightly toasted. When you ...
Natural Polishing Compounds
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Using simple materials for a high end shine

Imagine the feeling of raw, unfinished walnut resting in your palm. It is dry; it is thirsty; it is almost ...
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Integrated Living And Crafting
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How I built a life around my artisan work

Sawdust is currently dancing in the sunbeams of my south facing window; it is the glitter of a life well ...
Natural Wood Polishing Cloths
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Making my own rags from old cotton shirts

Imagine the crisp, tactile resistance of a vintage 100 percent cotton oxford shirt as it yields to the blade of ...
The Sustainable Fashion Goal
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Why I am making my own clothes this year

The scent of raw, unbleached cotton is surprisingly earthy; it smells like a rain-drenched field before it ever touches a ...

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Foraging For Hardwood Scraps
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Turning someone’s waste into my treasure

Close your eyes and listen to the high pitched whine of a table saw echoing from a neighbor's garage. To ...
Foraging For Bird Feathers
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Collecting natural accents for my dream catchers

Imagine the sharp, crisp scent of pine needles crunching under your boots while the morning mist clings to your jacket. ...

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The Sustainable Gift Choice
Why handmade items are better for the planet
Close your eyes and run your fingers over the grain of a ...
Foraging For Willow Cuttings
Planting my own sustainable basket supply
The snap of a fresh twig is more than just a sound; ...
Foraging For Dead Wood
Only taking what the forest has already given
Imagine the smell of damp earth and cedar oil clinging to your ...

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Healing Hands After Work
How I care for my hands after a long day

Imagine the friction of heavy-duty canvas or the grit of raw oak grain against your palms after eight hours of intense labor. My studio is my sanctuary, but …

The Sustainable Shop Ethos
My manifesto for a mindful and green maker
Close your eyes and feel that cool, heavy weight of ...
Integrated Craft Life
Balancing my shop time with a slow lifestyle
The scent of freshly planed cedar hits your lungs before ...

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Healing Injuries In The Shop
My natural approach to minor cuts and bruises

Sawdust is basically the glitter of the workshop world; it gets everywhere and smells like a pine forest dream until a rogue splinter ruins the vibe. You know …

Integrated Maker Routine
My morning schedule for a balanced shop day
The scent of freshly planed cedar hits you before the ...
Foraging For Seaweed Textures
Using the ocean for my ceramic impressions
Imagine the sharp, briny scent of the Pacific hitting your ...

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Natural Wood Soap Recipe

Cleaning my raw wood surfaces with olive oil

Run your palm across that raw, unfinished oak and you will feel the microscopic landscape of open pores waiting for ...
Foraged Materials For Art

Using vines and branches found on my walks

Walking through the woods is basically a high stakes grocery run for my soul. My eyes are constantly scanning the ...

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The Sustainable Workshop Floor
Why I chose a natural material for my feet
Imagine standing for eight hours on a surface that actually breathes back ...
Foraging For Autumn Leaves
Preserving the colors of the fall for art
The crisp snap of a sugar maple leaf under your boot is ...
Foraging For Seaweed Textures
Using the ocean for my ceramic impressions
Imagine the sharp, briny scent of the Pacific hitting your lungs as ...
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