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The Whys and Whats of Wood

Birch Plywood

What is Baltic birch plywood?Baltic birch
plywood is composed exclusively of thin sheets of birch wood compressed and
bonded together known as birch veneer. Each layer of birch veneer is the same
thickness, resulting in a more consistent, stable and aesthetically pleasing
sheet of plywood. The edges of Baltic birch plywood have an attractive stacked
pattern, achieved by alternating the […]

Craft Ideas

Making Woodcraft Items for Kids with Popsicle Sticks

Children love creating trains with tracks and other items with wooden Popsicle sticks. Such kinds of things make childhood awesome. They are easy to make with certain woodcraft supplies, and will keep parents engaged with their little ones. In fact, it can make your kids high performing with regards to motor skills, emotional intelligence, and […]

Tips and Techniques

Why you Should Use Acrylic Paint for Painting Wood Crafts

You might have heard from manufacturers of wooden crafts and wooden blocks claiming that acrylic paint is best for wood crafts such as accent pieces, birdhouses, and wall hangings. What makes acrylic paint the best choice for these wood crafts is that they are less opaque and thinner, which makes them unique from other types […]

Tips and Techniques

Things You Should Know Before Using Ink Dye On Wood

I recently attended a conference for crafters in Arizona called
Creativation. I had a great time meeting some of the most talented crafters and
vendors. It was interesting for me to be able put an actual face to some names
I’ve been communicating with on social media. Beside meeting friends in the
crafting industry, I had the pleasure of […]

The Whys and Whats of Wood

Different Types of Wood Used to Make Wooden Beads

Nowadays, the concept of jewelry based on expensive metals like gold or platinum is largely abandoned in favor of ornaments made of wood. There is a large diversity in the selection of wood used for making jewelry that gives each of them a unique color, pattern, and texture. Among the jewelry, wooden beads have always […]

Education

How to Make your Own Wooden Baby Gym

Babies are always special and need special attention and care. That is why parents always try to get the best one for them while choosing anything. In that regard, what would be better than making beautiful and custom-made wooden baby gym for your little munchkin!The task is actually pretty easy as most of the tools […]

Home Décor

Painting a Wooden Doorknob

Wooden doorknobs are immensely popular among homeowners, as they are highly durable, efficient, and available at a cheaper price. The number of benefits wooden doorknobs offer over other types of wood doorknobs has urged several customers to use the former at their home.It is significant to note that wooden doorknobs make it very easy for you to […]

Home Décor

Best Ways to Use Wooden Yard Decorations at Home

Decorating the yard is a great way to enhance the appearance of your home. Using wood pieces like cutouts, lumber, or logs are perfect for decorating the yard around the home. All it takes is that you rely on expert landscaping for properly positioning the wood yard decorations.You have a great amount of choice for […]

Education

Tips to Extend the Life of your Wooden Toy Box

If you are a person who loves to design wooden toys and other types of woodcrafts, then you must consider making a wooden toy box. This is because a wooden toy box will help you to store your precious wooden toys safely and in an efficient manner. However, if you wish to use the wooden […]

Reuse and Repurpose

3 Useful Repurposing Ideas Using Wood Spindles

While making additions to the staircases in your home, there will always be some extra wood spindles. You can even find additional stair spindles used during the early construction or renovation of your home. These extra pieces are mostly discarded and are usually thought of as having no other use except supporting the staircase. However, […]