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STL258: Making pretty things and blowing up their spots

Shop Talk Live · 28 Jan 2022 · 1h 10m

What this episode covers

Greenwoodworker and author Danielle Rose Byrd joins Barry and Ben to discuss her book 'The Handcarved Bowl', the importance of self-care in woodworking, and challenging the gatekeeping culture of greenwoodworking. She explains her use of power tools like the Armitect power chisel to manage physical pain and her process of using plasticine clay models to develop sculptural forms. The conversation also covers practical advice on wood allergies, finding a personal design style through failure, and efficient sharpening techniques for gouges and chisels.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Blue Hills Press, Peters Valley School of Craft, Lee Valley
Products
The Handcarved Bowl, Living with Wood
Tools
Armitect
Also
Lee Nielsen, Dawson Moore, Sari Robinson, Krenov school, Dave Hoadley, Maddie Hinckley

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