Wooden lanterns are such cool projects to make. I’ve had this mason jar lantern idea on the brain for some time now, and I finally committed myself to make one. In this project I’ve taken a mason jar, a battery-powered LED light, and I built a wooden lantern around them. The LED puck light is…
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Handmade Ring Box
I recently built this handmade ring box for my wife. I used a few basic tools and no tricky woodworking techniques were required. A fun project that can be easily completed on a Saturday afternoon. First, let me confess. This was one of those projects where I kept running into glitches. Yes, it was frustrating….
Handmade American Patriot Pens
A while back I made the American Patriot Pens pictured above. This is a pen kit produced by Penn State Industries. Below, I will show you some pics of me making an American Patriot Pen, the acrylic one in the center. Acrylic is a different material than wood. You need a very sharp chisel and…
How to Make a Wooden Spatula
In this post, I’ll be showing you how to make a wooden spatula. One of those classic wooden crafts for the kitchen. I’ll be using Alder which is a hardwood, but it’s relatively soft and easy to cut, shape, and sand. It also looks great, especially after you add a finish. In this case, since…
Antler Handle Basket Tutorial
I recently saw an antler handle basket at a state park and just had to make one for my home. Deer antler is an incredible renewable and rustic material provided by nature. They make for great crafts and decorations for the home. The project I’m sharing here is incredibly easy to make. The biggest challenge…