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​Milk Paint: An Essential Tool for the Green Woodworker

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​Milk Paint: An Essential Tool for the Green Woodworker

By Emilie Rigby

I have a confession to make. After a decade of carving and green woodworking, I just tried milk paint for the first time this year. For the past three years, I have been carving intricate feathers on… Read More

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​How to Make a Map Shadowbox

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​How to Make a Map Shadowbox

By Abigail McMurray

Have you ever noticed how places are always an important part of the story? Whether the story is a fairy tale, a fable, or what happened Tuesday afternoon, there's always a setting. Over time, you col… Read More

Spring is coming Get Ready Start Inside

Spring is coming Get Ready Start Inside

By Meghan Harlow

How to Garden Indoors in 6 Easy StepsHere’s some good news for aspiring green thumbs: You don’t need an outdoor space to grow your own vegetables, flowers, or herbs.There is a reason poets and artists… Read More

How to Carve a Wooden Spoon

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How to Carve a Wooden Spoon

By Garrett Wade

We’ve all heard the old adage “how to make a statue of an elephant — You start with a block of marble and carve away everything that’s not an elephant.” Same rules apply for carving spoons.… Read More

Making Of: The French “Douk Douk” Knife

Making Of: The French “Douk Douk” Knife

By Garrett Wade

Today we’re showing you a behind-the-scenes look at how one of our favorite knives, the Douk-Douk, is made. First created by Gaspard Cognet in 1929, this knife has been a favorite of adventurers, c… Read More

How to Sharpen and Maintain your Axes, Mauls and Hatchets

How to Sharpen and Maintain your Axes, Mauls and Hatchets

By Garrett Wade

A good quality axe can last your lifetime, and beyond, if it is properly cared for. One way to maintain your axe is by sharpening it yourself; it is a easy DIY project that anyone can learn. The… Read More

How to Install Snap Buttons

How to Install Snap Buttons

By Garrett Wade

Adding snaps to an item is a great way to add utilitarian function that makes it convenient to open and close, even one-handed. Snaps can be inserted on a variety of items like a leather jacket o… Read More

Exercise in the Garden

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Exercise in the Garden

By Garrett Wade

When people think of exercise, most picture indoor places, like the gym, in-home exercise treadmills, and sweaty yoga studios. But this is a fairly recent mindset. If we go back to our roots, “working… Read More

Making a Leather Sheath

Making a Leather Sheath

By Anthony Francis

Curved knives for spoon carving can be difficult to store and protect. My friend Michelle sent me a picture of a knife sheath that she hoped to emulate for her carving knives. Although she’s alread… Read More

Repotting Plants: A Guide

Repotting Plants: A Guide

By Garrett Wade

Most people fall into 2 groups when it comes to keeping house plants: The first group is good at keeping their plants alive despite caring for pets and kids, or moving to a new place. Within this g… Read More

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