Tag Archives: Basswood

Modeling Career vs. Woodwork Career

Posted on April 2, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

The final painting that David Kassan did of me can be seen in his Facebook post.  This class ended on Easter and I didn’t get to take pictures of everyone’s paintings.  Several left the day before, probably to be with … Continue reading →

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Always Learning & That’s a Good Thing!

Posted on January 6, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

As we’re coming up on our first full week here in Scottsdale I’m finding that I, a life long teacher; am now in the different role as the student!  I’ve taken classes through-out my life (much to the chagrin of … Continue reading →

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Frame Carving and Gilding

Posted on May 1, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

I’m often kidded by my neighbor who tells me that if retirement means being as busy as he sees me all of the time he’s not so sure he wants to retire!!  Well, first of all; Diane and I don’t like … Continue reading →

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Carving and Gilding a Cat for a Lid or Plaque

Posted on April 4, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

In my last blog about this Etsy custom order I shared my method of making a miter cornered box.  The client requested a copper gilded lid with an image of a cat.  We choose this one from free internet images available from … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Mitered Box on the Tablesaw

Posted on March 31, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

Now that the Mechanical Cellarette can be put on the completed list it’s time to concentrate on a custom order for an Etsy client.  This particular order has been one I’ve been doing convo’s on for quite a while.  The … Continue reading →

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Sculpted Cargo Shorts: Work Diary

Posted on December 19, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

The Chopped Challenge contest is over so I can now post this blog!  The title of this project is Heavy Starch and I’m happy to say they tied for third place in the People’s Choice award which gave me a $25.00 prize. … Continue reading →

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Fig Leaf Frame

Posted on August 9, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

In between working on the Selig chairs and the beer server/paddle I’ve also been doing the carving on the picture frame for one of Diane’s pictures.  By the way, she has started a new blog on WordPress, here is a … Continue reading →

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Tapping into my Artistic Side

Posted on June 28, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

Before I explain the title of this blog let me stress that my wife, Diane, is the definite artist of the family.  She has spent most of her life as a figurative oil painter, been represented by several top galleries, and her … Continue reading →

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