The art of burning wood with electricity produces fragmented designs burnt into the surface of the wood. These designs are called “fractiles,” after the statistical principle of the same name. Without getting into complex descriptions of the mathematics behind the fractile, the basic idea is that each succeeding section is smaller than the previous. In … Read more
One of the problems in any workshop is where to put all the tools. Woodworkers and others who like to work with their hands have a tendency to collect tools over the years; buying tools to complete specific projects, replacing tools with better quality ones and finding tools which make it easier to do work … Read more
When the word “rings” is used, it can spark a lot of different thoughts in people’s minds; mostly because there are a lot of different things that the word rings can refer to, from hardware to wedding rings. But when we apply the word rings to jewelry, the ideas begin narrowing down. While there are … Read more
Driftwood has long been used as a natural material in home décor. There is something about the rough, weathered wood that appeals not only to those who love the beach, but to anyone who loves the outdoors or of the natural beauty of wood in general. With driftwood, we get an inside look at the … Read more
Perhaps one of the most common decorations in a Western home is that of a cross. Crosses take on a wide range of styles and are made from a wide range of materials; but they all signify the same thing in societies with a Christian heritage – the cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified. … Read more