Mastodawn

Big learning curves learning to sculpt animals! Learned it's helpful to have a 3-D image to base it off of rather than a picture. But I love this little chipmunk! Ignore the drying wax on its ears and tail!

#Ceramics #ClaySculpture #Handbuilt #Pottery #WIP #StudioPractice #ArtProcess #GlazingTrails

Glazing Trails Jan 26

Took a sculpture class this weekend. Here's a sneak peek of one of them! The beak has already fallen off once so unsure if it will survive firing!

#Ceramics #ClaySculpture #Handbuilt #Pottery #WIP #StudioPractice #ArtProcess #GlazingTrails

Joel Kalich Dec 26

Installing the Christmas gift cameras at the cabin

#pixelfed #fediverse #cabinlife #foresthome #offgrid #homestead #diyprojects #securitycameras #trailcam #wildlifecam #christmasgift #winterwoods #pnw #rusticcabin #slowliving #outdoorlife #woodhouse #selfreliance #sustainableliving #naturephotography #cabinvibes #tinyhome #woodworking #handbuilt #rurallife #evergreenforest #mountainlife #rainyday #homeimprovement #techinstall #holidayprep #quietplaces #forestliving #northwest #cozy

valentinzi Nov 21

20/11/25 So far, the oven has hardly developed any cracks in the plaster, apart from a few tiny hairline cracks that disappear again after cooling down. Embedding the glass fiber fabric in the plaster was a good decision.
I always applied thin layers and waited a long time between coats, which is absolutely necessary when working with lime plaster.
Next time, however, I would start all the work in spring. :)
This is definitely advisable for bricklaying and plastering work in order to remove all residual moisture from the bricks, mortar, and plaster.
Insufficiently dried materials can lead to high tension and cracks (due to rapid evaporation) when making the first fires.

#oven #traditional #handcrafted #woodwork #solid #wood #handbuilt #diy #natural #lime #plaster

valentinzi Nov 21

20/11/25 Back to making fire for a week now. I'm very satisfied with the overall work and the new plaster. The heat is now distributed more evenly throughout the entire oven and it retains the heat even longer (for almost 20 hours). The natural lime plaster feels pleasant, breathes, and has no odors whatsoever. Top-notch products.

#oven #traditional #handcrafted #woodwork #solid #wood #handbuilt #diy #natural #lime #plaster

valentinzi Nov 21

20/11/25 The wooden frame still fits. It is a typical Tyrolean "Ofendörre" to dry laundry etc. My brother made it five years ago (back then, still for the old oven). The wood is (what else?) solid larch and arolla pine. The mortise and tenon joints are chiseled and cut by hand.

#oven #traditional #handcrafted #woodwork #solid #wood #handbuilt #diy

Factovate Sep 21

Did you know BMW M series engines are still built by hand? 🤯 Discover the 6 unbelievable facts behind these legendary engines and what makes them so special. #BMW #MSeries #HandBuilt #Factovate #Engineering

https://factovate.com/bmw-m-series-engines-6-unbelievable-facts

Bricks and Builds With Chay Sep 18

Create a thoughtful gift for mom this Mother's Day! Learn how to build the beautiful Plum Blossom 10369 LEGO model: https://bricksandbuilds.charleshartmann.com/a-thoughtful-lego-build-for-mothers-day-plum-blossom-10369/ #LEGO #MotherDayGift #Handbuilt

A Thoughtful LEGO Build for Mother's Day – Plum Blossom 10369

Over on Bricks and Builds with Chay, I've had the pleasure of putting together one of LEGO’s most charming additions to the Botanical Collection — the Plum Blossom 10369. This set, with its delicate flowers and elegant vase, was more than just another build session; it was a heartfelt project

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Bobber Brothers Sep 2

We understand that builders develop reputations one project at a time. Every shortcut saved now costs credibility later. Quality is the only standard that matters long-term.
Tag someone whose quality standards inspire better work from everyone around them.
What quality standard do you never compromise on? Some lines shouldn't be crossed.

#qualitycontrol #reputationmatters #nocompromise #handbuilt #craftmanship

🎥 👉 @harleydave883_

Bobber Brothers Aug 26

The best workshops blend old knowledge with new techniques. Respect for the past combined with openness to innovation creates builds that honor tradition while pushing boundaries.
Save this perspective for when old-school and new-school clash. Both approaches have value.
What traditional technique do you still use in modern builds? Some methods never become obsolete.

#generationbridge #traditionmeetsinnovation #oldschoolnewschool #handbuilt #timelesscraftsmanship

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