by Paul | Jan 24, 2018 | Blacksmith Works, Farm & Homestead, Tools & Equipment
Inspired by Roy at Christ Centered Ironworks on Youtube, I decided to make my own large rawhide mallet to achieve better finish results on some of my steel work. At first, I thought I’d simply buy one. I was somewhat dismayed though, after searching online for large...
by Paul | Jan 12, 2018 | Arts & Crafts
I finally finished my micro-mini painting masterpiece in acrylic on canvas (measuring 2” x 3”). I call it: “Tree.” The job wasn’t completed in its entirety though. It needed to be framed. Traditional store-bought frames would not do, as this painting is on canvas,...
by Paul | Jan 9, 2018 | Arts & Crafts
I made a linoleum block print, and I show you how I did it in the video. BUT – What makes it a “hybrid linoleum block print?” Traditionally, linoleum block prints are made by using hand tools such as wood carving knives and gouges, much in the same way the “old...
by Paul | Jan 2, 2018 | Farm & Homestead, Gidget McMidget
Yes, I know. I’m well aware this is not a how-to video, nor is it anything promotional about products I fabricate for sale. It’s all about our little eight pound bundle of joy, Gidget McMidget. Sorry, but I couldn’t resist! This was not a planned...
by Paul | Dec 25, 2017 | Arts & Crafts
Long before the invention of linoleum block printing, and using lead plates to make prints; wood cut block printing was the way in which duplicate prints of hand bills or artwork could be made. The best and most clear of wood cut block prints were made from dense...
