Category: Leather
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The Craftsman’s Journey
Sometimes it’s damn hard to find a good teacher. One reason for this is that information transfer is difficult when the kind of knowledge that needs to be passed on in a craft is informal and generally not written down.
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Why You Absolutely Need to Have a Freaking Hobby – Morning Brew with Hunter Drew Episode 50
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Why do I need to have a hobby? Watch and listen to why you need to have a hobby with Hunter Drew, Graeme Smith and Nathan Farnsworth
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REVIEW – How to Make Cool Stuff by Graeme Smith
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REVIEW – How to Make Cool Stuff by Graeme Smith. Curious about my eBook on craft and craftsmanship? Then read this review by a reader.
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Embracing the Way of the Craftsman (AKA How to Make Cool Stuff)
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UPDATED…! Here’s what you’ll learn if you haven’t had a look yet: – The five reasons why you should become a maker. – How craft and craftsmanship allow you to connect your head and your hands. – Why it’s not enough to understand something intellectually. – How to choose to be a Maker rather than…
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Using Medical Scalpels for Craft and Leatherwork
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If you do leatherwork or other craftwork you need a sharp knife… and not just any sharp knife. You need the sharpest knife you can get your sticky hands on. You need to start using medical scalpels…
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Get My Book on Craftsmanship for USD$10 – Black Friday Sale Starts Now
My ebook on Craftsmanship is on special for USD$10 until the weekend. After that the price goes up permanently. Don’t miss out.
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What you really need is a template for living
Kia ora..! Nau mai, haremai…! That’s Hello and Welcome in Te Reo Māori the indigenous language of Aotearoa New Zealand, which is where I live. If you follow me on Twitter (@smith_graeme), or you’ve been reading my blog you’ll know that I’ve been thinking a lot about craft and craftsmanship. And how to get back…
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Who is speaking about Craft and Craftsmanship at the AION CONFERENCE in December?
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I’ll be speaking about Craft and Craftsmanship at AIONCON in December. My talk and a bunch of others will be available online. Stay tuned for more details including how to register.
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Which Stitching Pony or Clamp Should I Buy When I’m Starting Out With Leatherwork? 2 Tempting Options to Consider
If you’re going to get started with leatherwork, you need a stitching pony. I know, I know… it’s a weird name. But that’s what people call them because – I guess – you usually sit on it.
