I recently completed this sign for my friend Mike. It bears his and his wife's names, and those of his three dogs. I created the layout using a computer, then printed it out and adhered it to a sheet of Baltic birch plywood. I cut out the waste around the letters with my scroll saw and dyed … Continue reading A Different Kind of Scrolled Sign
The December/January issue of Canadian Woodworking & Home Improvement is now on newsstands. If you've been following my blog for at least a year, one of the three pictures at the top of the cover should look familiar. On the Contents page, we see that I have an article, Make a Wooden Bow on page 16. Also, … Continue reading News About Woodworking Magazines
The first post, Christmas Recap, Part I, covered the woodwork that was exchanged during our brief stay in Naramata. After spending Christmas Eve and Christmas morning in Naramata, we drove back to the Lower Mainland for another family Christmas Dinner at my aunt and uncle's house. We were tired when we got home so we went … Continue reading Christmas Recap, Part II
Well, I must say that I had a great time over the past few days. I hope that you did too. On the morning of December 24, we travelled to Naramata, a 5.5 hour drive. There, we enjoyed a great dinner with my aunt, her family and company. We stayed up late to open gifts … Continue reading Christmas Recap, Part I
Though it may not be obvious, this article is really about how I build my furniture. I want it to be practical. I also want my work to be aesthetically pleasing and intriguing, or sometimes provoking. Nearly every boxed gift I've received came wrapped in colourful, glossy paper. You know what I'm talking about. I … Continue reading Why I Like to Wrap Gifts with Boring Kraft Paper
I love making gifts. I really do. I was raised to believe that anything hand-made will always have more meaning than something store-bought. While there may or may not be a capital investment for materials, the real investment is the time and thought to develop and produce the item. For me, making gifts is a … Continue reading Christmas Gift Ideas
Deciding what to get someone is the hard part; wrapping them up is usually easy... unless you're trying to disguise a hockey stick. But don't overlook the creative opportunities available to you in the wrapping process. I've done some pretty crazy wrapping jobs in the past - some just awesome, others tacky but definitely fun. … Continue reading A Unique Way to Wrap Presents
Some of you who regularly check for updates on this site have been reminding me that I haven't added anything new in a few months. The reason: all my free time is dedicated to woodworking. You see, while I punch these keys to form the words you are now reading, I am also letting a … Continue reading Dedication to Woodworking
Sculptural Woodwork by Chris Wong 