This blog talks about my journey with wooden crafts such as wall art intarsia, marquetry or inlay. Making handmade pens with either wood or resin, sometimes adding things to the resin for a little novelty. Sometimes to use a technique or skill on from one craft and try to incorporate into another all the while pushing my skill levels.
Some inspiration if you need it with wooden gifts for him and her on all gift occasions.
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