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Birch vs Cherry Information
I've compiled a quick little rundown on the differences in the wood I use and what you can expect from each. When it comes to making craft blanks, these two...
Birch vs Cherry Information
I've compiled a quick little rundown on the differences in the wood I use and what you can expect from each. When it comes to making craft blanks, these two...
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Caring for your Finished Wood Pieces
If you've purchased or received some of my handmade finished wood pieces, I just want to take this opportunity to say a big "Thank you" for supporting my small handmade...
Caring for your Finished Wood Pieces
If you've purchased or received some of my handmade finished wood pieces, I just want to take this opportunity to say a big "Thank you" for supporting my small handmade...
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How I stain and seal my wooden blanks
I put together this little "how to" video to show how I sand, stain, and seal my wooden plant marker blanks (the same method I use for jewelry charm blanks)....
How I stain and seal my wooden blanks
I put together this little "how to" video to show how I sand, stain, and seal my wooden plant marker blanks (the same method I use for jewelry charm blanks)....
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Quick Tip: Preparing your wood shapes for paint...
Here’s a quick tip for how to prepare your wood shapes for paint or stain! A little alcohol swab makes it easy to clean the smoke residue from your wood...
Quick Tip: Preparing your wood shapes for paint...
Here’s a quick tip for how to prepare your wood shapes for paint or stain! A little alcohol swab makes it easy to clean the smoke residue from your wood...