What About Advent Wreaths?
In the 1500s in Germany, Christians made a wreaths of evergreens, advent wreaths, symbolizing eternity. People used candles on them…A Tall Order
Someone commissioned a five-foot charcuterie board--and I thought that was a tall order, just on the face of it. But…Wabi Sabi
Wabi sabi is a Japanese idea that is hard translate to other cultures; but in essence it refers to an…
Windfalls
We had a big windstorm here yesterday, and some windfalls--some respectably big branches and many, many twigs--in the yard. Windfall…The Rhythm of Work
There is something calming about the rhythm of doing something by hand. This cadence was once much more pronounced and…To Make an Ornament
What does it take to make an ornament? A piece of wood, a gouge, some oils, a copper hook, beeswax,…Where Do They Come From?
People ask me where I get my ideas. These Santas, where do they come from? And honestly, I have wondered…Custom Collaboration
Recently, a longtime customer asked for a truly custom piece. She especially wanted to have the family Dachshund represented somehow.…
From Blank to Bowl
Making a blank into a bowl is a process.
How Long Does It Take?
I get that question a lot. If the person is asking how long it takes me to make to a…
Of Entries and Acknowledgment
Eight times now since 2015 the Early American Life Directory of Traditional American Crafts has seen fit to include me…There’s Carving and Then There’s Carving
This site talks a lot about wood carving. But this Halloween, there was another kind going on: pumpkin carving with…
