Looking for raw local honey near you? Believe it or not this page is about raw local honey/beekeeping and not woodwork, well at least most of it isn’t. I started keeping bees several years ago which makes for a nice compliment to my woodwork business. I have built all of my hive parts, and I even have started experimenting with …
2019 Checklist for Pet Cremation – Covering All Details and Top Questions
Wondering whether to cremate your pet and want to know more about it? I am putting together this comprehensive checklist to cover all the details of pet cremation. For the meantime its a work in progress to give really good and thorough details on all the major questions. I am a wood sculptor out of Raleigh, NC making nice turned …
Pet Cremation Costs – The Obvious and Additional Costs of Pet Cremation.
Cremation is not a subject that most people want to educate themselves on. So I wager you are now looking into pet cremation costs because you have to. If so, I am sorry for the loss of your pet, deciding what to do with the remains of your pet can be a difficult process. I am a maker of high …
Are you Concerned about whether to Cremate and wonder what does the bible say about Cremation?
Wondering what does the bible say about cremation? I admit I have been turning custom cremation vessels for many years now and I haven’t been solid on where the bible stands on cremation till now. Seems a bit funny right? This article covers all the verses that I came across regarding cremation and several of the leading concerns about cremation …
Considering Cremation – What the Bible says about Cremation and the Cleansing of Impurity
Are you considering cremation, let’s take a look at what the bible says about cremation. I am a wood sculptor out of Raleigh, North Carolina doing work in urn artistry. I have been turning custom cremation vessels for the many years now. My first article delved into the Bible’s take on the keeping of ashes. This article looks more in …
What does the bible say about keeping ashes? Is it ok to keep the ashes of your loved ones in your home?
Are you considering cremation and are wondering what does the bible say about keeping ashes? I have been turning custom cremation vessels for many years now. I thought it was time to get really clear on what the bible has to say about cremation. Specifically, what does the bible say about keeping ashes? Are you educating yourself on the logistics …
Can I use this wood? Turning Spalted Maple and Work with Spalted Wood
Spalted wood is one of my main turning materials, when considering wood with some figure. I primarily turn sculptural vessels and cremation urns and proactively take steps to spalt a lot of the wood that I gather. In my area spalted maple is most common and the most diverse spalting species. That being said I spalt just about every species …
Search of Art Galleries Charleston SC – reveals Revealed Art Gallery
Have you ever visited Charleston, SC? I grew up in Edenton, NC a small historic town so there is a lot to Charleston that feels familiar. Much of that includes the architecture, history, furniture, weather, culture, and the low country in general. I don’t think that I would move out of North Carolina, but if I did I’d be ok …
How Big of an Urn do I need? 4 important thoughts
Cremation urns definitely were not on my mind when I started woodworking. However, once I learned the skills needed to make sealed hollow vessels the seeds were planted. When considering the idea, I noticed many of the commercial cremation urns are not that attractive. At least, I didn’t think so and I wanted to challenge that notion with some nicer …
Danish Oil Finish – Top 3 Reasons to Mix Your Own
If your familiar with Danish oil finish then scroll down to get to the tips. Otherwise, keep reading for some basic information. Looking for a list of all supplies discussed? Click here to jump to the list of the Danish Oil mixing supplies. Danish Oil Finish… Whats that? A little background for those less familiar with Danish oil finish. Danish …