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Mechanisation vs Soulfulness
Does a handmade item have more soul to it than a mass produced item? An object has soul if we feel a strong emotional connection to it. Soulfulness can develop in any object that we connect a story to. Certain objects are easier to create stories around than others. Many of the objects I consider to be soulful are handmade. But not exclusively so.
October Update
I love the transitional seasons of Spring and Autumn. Coming out of the cold and gloom of Winter always feels great. Seeing green again, fresh shoots, sticky buds and new life. Now, after a long, hot and busy Summer, the quiet of Winter once again has its appeal.
5 Best Trees for Spoon Carving
For beginners, this can be a little overwhelming. You can narrow down your selection with the following sweeping statements. Don’t use softwoods (e.g. pines and spruces), don’t use ring porous species (e.g. oaks and ashes). Of course, you can carve a spoon from any wood but diffuse-porous wood tends to work best.