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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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Everything you Need to Know about Wooden Candle Holders

Everything you Need to Know about Wooden Candle Holders

Wooden candle holders are widely used in American homes due to their decorative benefits. Their designs range from simple to elaborately carved-out ones using different pieces of timber. In fact, wood is the most suitable material utilized for making candle holders due to its many beneficial properties such as durability, texture, and patterns.Wood candle holders [...]
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Things to Consider While Buying Wooden Dowels

Things to Consider While Buying Wooden Dowels

Dowels or simple small wooden dowel pins or rods that are used to support shelves and to reinforce wood joints. These dowels are available in uniform and pre cut sizes to be readily used in carpentry, but they can also be bought as long rods that can be cut to the required length. Seeing as the [...]
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Clothespin Craft Guide

Clothespin Craft Guide

For many of us, clothespins bring our minds back to a simpler time. Maybe you remember your parents hanging the clothing out to dry in the backyard on a warm summer day — or perhaps you remember doing it yourself last week! Either way, clothespins offer so much more than a practical way to dry clothes in the great outdoors. From mini clothespins and clothespin dolls to oversized wood craft clothespins, they are versatile, fun, and — let’s be honest — pretty adorable. Fortunately, Woodpeckers has all of the best-quality clothespins to meet your crafting needs.

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Wooden Stars For Crafts

Wooden Stars For Crafts

Unless you have a lot of confidence with a table saw, we understand if you have no interest in making a wood star on your own. That’s where Woodpeckers can help out! We have a wide variety of wooden star cutouts that can serve as the blank canvas for your next crafting project. The best part? Creations using wood craft stars can be great year-round decorations. From fun holiday gifts and ornaments to everyday table displays and wall decor, there are no shortage of ways to put our quality Baltic birch wooden star cutouts to good use.

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Wood Gingerbread Cutouts Guide

Wood Gingerbread Cutouts Guide

At Woodpeckers, we offer you the best materials to combine the magic of the holiday season with high-quality wooden cutouts for crafting. Our collection of wood gingerbread cutouts is here to bring a dose of warmth and creativity to your Christmas home decor. If you’re a crafter and DIY enthusiast, you already know how fun it can be to make your holiday decorations. On the other hand, if you’re just dipping your toes in for the first time, we can help you add a homemade touch to your Christmas festivities. We offer an array of wooden gingerbread man cutouts, wood gingerbread house cutouts, and all the accessories that work together to help you create crafts and memories that will last for years to come.

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