What Is Classified As Poplar Species Found Common In Woodworking

Common Poplar Species Wood Worldwide

When we speak of the Poplar species it is a general species which covers a wide spectrum of more specific trees.  This is in part what can become confusing for those who do not recognize the general categorization.

For example the scientific name for White Poplar is Populus Alba and can be found worldwide.  This species is not native to North America but was introduced as an ornamental tree.

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What Is Modulus of Elasticity Or Youngs Modulus In Wood

Definition Of Modulus Of Elasticity

Modulus of elasticity is also known by another name which is Young’s Modulus.  It measures deflection of stress along an axis.

This axis will be either longitudinal (parallel to the grain), radial (perpendicular to the grain), or tangential (perpendicular to the grain and tangent to rings).

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The Truth About Selling Art Prints

Are Art Prints Worth Selling?

You really need a reason to sell art prints and have a target in mind of what you wish to achieve.  The issue today is how saturated so many emarkets have become.

Instead of listening to the copy and paste blogs I will share real user experiences with you.  You can find many similar experiences detailed within Reddit to see what people face.

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What Drawing Art Program Is Best For Artists

Free Vs Paid Drawing Art Program For Art

The benefit of a free drawing art program is that it is free.  The downside is that there are limitations to its capabilities and user experience.  On the flip side of this are paid art programs.

Paid art drawing programs can be expensive but they offer more options with a better ux.  If you are on a tight budget I might can help you discover an option that will benefit your artwork.

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Properties And Characteristics Of Eastern Red Cedar Wood

Properties Of Eastern Red Cedar Wood

The scientific name for Eastern Red Cedar is Juniperus Virginiana.  The tree size can reach 115 ft tall and have a trunk diameter of 3 to 4 ft.

Its average dried weight is 33 lbs/ft3 which makes it fairly lightweight for applications.  This is an advantage when used as building materials.

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What Online Art Courses Are Worth Your Time

Online Art Courses Vs In Person Learning

There is no doubt that in person learning whether at school or an apprenticeship is a better way to go.  Still, online art courses provide a wealth of education and learning.

The problem is the volume of potential art courses that are online today can overwhelm someone.  I will do my best to help navigate some of the better options for you.

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