Hand Cut Japanese Woodworking
First let me say anything made with genuine Japanese woodworking is rock solid. American makers have a hard time getting anywhere near the degree of accuracy.
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Is Wood Color Too Light Or Dark
Wood Colors 101
Over the years I have heard some claim that wood color is too dark to use for a project in their home. The odd part is I have also heard others claim that it is too light. It is interesting how we get a perception of what something will look like based upon some past experience.
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When Original Works In Art Sell Too Cheap
Know The Value Of Your Art
The curse every artist faces is trying to sell their artwork while knowing the value of your art. Yet when original works sell too cheaply it has repercussions the artist does not realize.
There is nothing like having many hours in an original work and someone wanting to offer 40 dollars. We have all had that happen.
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Magic Of A 3 Picture Frame Wall
Home Interior 3 Picture Frame And Art
There is a certain magic to using a 3 picture frame setup on a wall. Once I explain this will make sense in how it works with how our mind processes what we see.
Our brain likes to organize things. It is just our natural state. It takes pieces of anything to place them into manageable parts with this organization.
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Minimalist Aesthetic Wall Art Advantages
Why Focus On Minimalist Aesthetic Wall Art?
Some spaces require a minimalist approach. If the space itself is small you still want aesthetic appeal and floor space is at a premium.
Wall art is typically what becomes the easiest to decorate adding color to this room. An area that is too busy begins to feel cramped.
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Incra Ibox Jig For Box Joint
Adjustable Incra Ibox Jig For Repeatable Results
I am not an Incra Ibox fan boy by any means nor was I paid for this review. I do not make a penny from any suggestion I make here about Incra.
The Incra Ibox just hits the ball out of the park. It is absolutely solid in terms of performance and repeatability. There are parts of it that can be touchy yet it is supposed to be. It allows for some serious fine tuning on the cut.
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Art Vs Design In Creative Industry
Is Design Art, Or Is Art Design?
The art vs design debate has been waged for years. More importantly we need to look at what is happening within our creative industry.
Clearly the contestants within this traditional battle are artists and the designers who go into these trenches. Nevertheless as technology shifts there are clearly places where the lines blur.
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Art And Design Decline In High Schools
The Decline Of Art And Design Within Education
In recent history art and design was a requirement within education for those in high school completing their education. Today its importance has in some cases slipped, if not having been totally ignored.
This shift in education is not localized to the United States but has been felt around the globe.
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How To Setup A Wood Shop Layout
The Easy Workshop Setup
Believe it or not there is an easy way to setup a wood shop layout in your floor plan. Every woodworker has faced frustrations of limited space from garages to the small outbuilding. Some are lucky enough to have an open basement. My workshop setup is in an older mobile home I refitted as a shop.
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Dining Room Art Ideas
Dining Room Art To Bring Life To The Home
Whether we like it or not some rooms are more of a focal point when visitors come. The rush to clean house before people arrive always includes the main living spaces.
There are dining room art ideas which will help minimize clutter while allowing it to be inviting and comfortable.
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