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Urn Artistry – A Catalog of Wooden Cremation Urns

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I have been turning wood sculpture since 2008 and one of the foci of my sculpture is in urn artistry.  That is I make one off turned wooden cremations urns.  Urn artistry is an adaptation out of my asymmetric hollow forms.  The idea has always been to create forms of cremation urns that are more appealing (visually), comforting, and warm …

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Propolis and Other Bee Hive Products

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In the last year or so I have had more people looking for or asking about Propolis, mostly for medical reasons.  Many people that I talk to are actually unaware that there is more than honey that just comes out of the hive.  Honey and beeswax are the two things most people think about.  However, there is bee pollen which …

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Which Food Safe Wood Finishes are Worth Using and Which aren’t?

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I am a wood turner and woodworker out of Raleigh, North Carolina professionally producing items for well over the last fifteen years.  This article delves into the top food safe wood finishes on the market.  I have used most of these finishes at some point in time.  So, I will discuss background on each finish and what I believe to …

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What Types of Wood Finishes should I use for Woodturning and Woodwork

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I am a wood turner and woodworker out of Raleigh, North Carolina professionally producing items for well over the last twelve years.  This article delves into the types of wood finishes used for woodturning and general woodwork.  Bob Flexner’s book “Understanding Wood Finishing” is the best book I have read on wood finishes.  Its well worth picking up as it …