Jan 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
Learn how to make and use encaustic paint to create a painting with white and red pigment that’s framed in aluminum. Encaustic is waxed based – made out of beeswax, resin and pigment – and it becomes molten when heated and dries fast so there is a...
Jan 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
I made a four part video series last year on building a chess set. In this video I use the old footage to edit together a short video on the entire project. Tools used in the project: Tablesaw Bandsaw Chopsaw Grinder with a disc sander Belt sander Orbital sander...
Jan 15, 2016 | Design Plans, Special Projects, Uncategorized, Woodworking, Woodworking Projects
I made these guitar hangers out of black walnut. It’s a pretty simple DIY project easily completed in one weekend. These guitar hangers are designed for my son’s Yamaha acoustic guitars but the measurements could easily be adjusted to fit most guitars...
Jan 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
MDF is a great product to use for crown, base molding and chair rail but I would not recommend using it for building a cabinet. MDF does not have the structural strength of plywood and it doesn’t hold screws as well. MDF also works great for padding furniture...
Dec 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
Here’s a a fast-speed video of a last minute Christmas gift my son Michael make using the band saw. Merry...
Dec 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
I noticed some rot at the bottom of the upstairs barn door that needed fixing so I waited until there were at least two dry days in a row in the forecast before starting the project. Here’s a how to video and description of the project First I dug the rotten...
Dec 11, 2015 | Design Plans, Special Projects, Uncategorized, Woodworking, Woodworking Projects
Here’s a video showing you how to make a ping pong paddle and ball holder. The backing is made of Teak and Holly plywood and it’s framed in a Cherry and Sapele wood spine frame. See below for the cut list and design plans. This piece is available for...
Nov 8, 2015 | Special Projects, Uncategorized, Woodworking
Learn how to make a clam rake using both woodworking and welding techniques and watch as we go clamming and cook up the catch back at the barn. Here are some pictures from the clamming flats and of us grilling the clams with some fresh striped...
Nov 4, 2015 | Art Projects, In The Studio, Photo of the week, Uncategorized
New wood-cut prints were added to the store this week and also some new t-shirt designs in the “Gear” section The designs are from the “Barnyard Series” of images that include the barn, horse, pig and flowers. There’s also the...
Nov 2, 2015 | Art Projects, In The Studio, Painting class, Uncategorized
Learn to make a flower painting with roofing tar and red paint inspired by the artist Donald Sultan. Check out a few interview videos with the artist below and learn more about him here:...
Frame System$150.00