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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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; ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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Making my own rope from sustainable fibers
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Making simple beads from hollow branches
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Making my own rags from old cotton shirts
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Turning someone’s waste into my treasure
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Collecting natural accents for my dream catchers
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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 …
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Balancing my shop time with a slow lifestyle
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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 …
My morning schedule for a balanced shop day
The scent of freshly planed cedar hits you before the ...
Using the ocean for my ceramic impressions
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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 ...
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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Why I chose a natural material for my feet
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Preserving the colors of the fall for art
The crisp snap of a sugar maple leaf under your boot is ...
Using the ocean for my ceramic impressions
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