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Wooden Bunny Cutouts

Wooden Bunny Cutouts

Is there anything cuter than a bunny? We don’t think so! At Woodpeckers, we deal in all things adorable and wooden, making us your go-to provider for wood bunny cutouts and...
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Wood Plaques For Crafts

Wood Plaques For Crafts

Crafting enthusiasts, gather ‘round! If you’ve been hunting for a blank canvas that’s both natural and versatile, let us introduce you to wooden plaques for crafting. These blank wooden canvases aren’t just beautiful on their own (which they are) — they’re also a playground for your creativity. From heartfelt home decor to award-worthy gifts, these wooden plaque blanks are here to kick your next crafting project up a notch.

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Wooden Hearts For Crafts

Wooden Hearts For Crafts

For us at Woodpeckers (and many people who love to craft), there’s something really beautiful about crafting with wooden hearts. It’s a heartfelt (no pun intended) way to make Valentine’s Day wood crafts, rustic wedding decorations, or even just everyday accents to put up around the house. From heart-warming gifts to personalized home decor, wooden heart cutouts can make just about any crafting project even better. And remember, you can always get the best of the best by checking out our wide range of wooden heart cutouts!

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Why you Should Use Acrylic Paint for Painting Wood Crafts

Why you Should Use Acrylic Paint for Painting Wood Crafts

You might have heard from manufacturers of wooden crafts and wooden blocks claiming that acrylic paint is best for wood crafts such as accent pieces, birdhouses, and wall hangings. What makes acrylic paint the best choice for these wood crafts is that they are less opaque and thinner, which makes them unique from other types [...]
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How to Cut a Groove in Wood BY HAND – No Fancy Tools Needed

How to Cut a Groove in Wood BY HAND – No Fancy Tools Needed

I’m not sure when I started hoarding dried-up pens, but I do
remember when I first got inspired to make a pallet-style craft. About a year
ago I spotted an adorable clipboard photo holder at Hobby Lobby. It was made of
wood slats, pallet-style, and I knew I wanted to replicate that pallet look on
our plywood cutouts.(I also [...]
Renee
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Acrylic: Your Go-To Paint for Unfinished Wood

Here at Woodpeckers Crafts, our creative team uses acrylics
for almost all the wood projects we paint. Acrylic paints are the best for painting wood
crafts, hands down! Here's why:1. More Color and Texture OptionsAcrylic paints come in an incredibly wide range of colors –
there are literally thousands to choose from. Because they are
inexpensive, you can build [...]
Chaya
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Birch Plywood

Birch Plywood

What is Baltic birch plywood? Baltic birch plywood is composed exclusively of thin sheets of birch wood compressed and bonded together known as birch veneer. Each layer of birch veneer is the same thickness, resulting in a more consistent, stable and aesthetically pleasing
sheet of plywood. The edges of Baltic birch plywood have an attractive stacked pattern, achieved by alternating the [...]

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Things You Should Know Before Using Ink Dye On Wood

Things You Should Know Before Using Ink Dye On Wood

I recently attended a conference for crafters in Arizona called
Creativation. I had a great time meeting some of the most talented crafters and
vendors. It was interesting for me to be able put an actual face to some names
I’ve been communicating with on social media. Beside meeting friends in the
crafting industry, I had the pleasure of [...]
Renee
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3 Common Types of Dovetail Joints Used in Woodworking Projects.

3 Common Types of Dovetail Joints Used in Woodworking Projects.

Dovetail joinery is used in woodworking projects to make a variety of wood products with some amount of craftsmanship. Tails on one side of a wooden board resemble a "dove's tail" and pins interlock tails from the opposite side of the joint. It is a tight fit that is not possible for pulling apart on all [...]

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An Overview of Pyrography and the Wood Burning Tools Used

An Overview of Pyrography and the Wood Burning Tools Used

Pyrography is an art of illustrating patterns, especially on wood using a heated metallic pen and other supplies. Over the years, Pyrography has been used for decorating and branding an array of artifacts and musical instruments made of wood. For instance, woodworkers impart pyro patterns on kitchenware items or on acoustic guitars, branding not only [...]
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How to Make a Wooden Birthday Signboard

How to Make a Wooden Birthday Signboard

We all have a long list of birthdays to remember and no matter how hard we try to keep track of these dates, we often end up forgetting some. So, you might be setting up birthday alerts on your smartphone and trying other methods to remember these days. However, if you have time and you [...]
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How to Make a Garland Using Wooden Beads

How to Make a Garland Using Wooden Beads

Most commonly, wooden beads are seen in prayer beads and are used to count and chant prayers. Yet small pieces of wood with a hole through the center can be used as a decoration too. In fact, the benefit of beads is that you can make anything from them, be it prayer beads, friendship bands, [...]
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